Pachyurus adspersus Steindachner, 1879 Brazilian croaker |
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Casatti, L. |
Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
Max. size: | 26.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic | |||
Distribution: | South America: Atlantic versant rivers of Brazil, including Mucuri, Doce, and ParaĆba do Sul River basins. | |||
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Biology: | An important foodfish. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 06.08.94 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 28.11.08 |
Checked by: Casatti, Lilian - 07.07.00 |