Umbrina dorsalis Gill, 1862
Longfin drum
Umbrina dorsalis
photo by BĂ©arez, P.

Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:  Body oblong, its back arched; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; chin with a stiff barbel; edge of preopercle serrate; lower branch of first gill arch with 18 to 25 gill rakers; second dorsal fin long, with 29 to 33 soft rays; body silvery, bluish-gray; belly pale; flanks with dark stripes; branchial cavity fairly dark (Ref. 55763).
Biology:  Found in sandy coasts and bays, also in littoral pools (Ref. 9118). Feeds on crustaceans and worms (Ref. 9118). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9118). Sold fresh and its meat is highly valued (Ref. 55763).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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