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Rhonciscus branickii (Steindachner, 1879) Sand grunt |
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photo by
Amezcua Linares, F. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms near the coast (Ref. 9114). Penetrates estuaries (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||