Cynoscion xanthulus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Orangemouth weakfish
photo by IGFA

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  129 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 25 kg
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico. Introduced into the highly saline waters of Salton Sea in southern California, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 9118).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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