Paralonchurus rathbuni (Jordan & Bollman, 1890)
Bearded banded croaker
Paralonchurus rathbuni
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Panama to Peru.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found along sandy coasts, estuaries and bays (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on worms and other marine invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Common in local markets but not a popular food fish (Ref. 9118).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 13.08.93
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.04.09

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