Stellifer chrysoleuca (Günther, 1867)
Shortnose stardrum
Stellifer chrysoleuca
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 30 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Coastal species found over muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9118). Feeds on marine worms and other epibenthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118). Occasionally in local markets (Ref. 9118).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 18.07.95
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.04.09

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