sharpnose corvina

Cynoscion phoxocephalus

Sciaenid Fish between Fresh and Salt Water

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
South America
Fusiform
Large
Tropical fish

sharpnose corvina is a marine fish of Eastern Pacific. The species occupies estuaries and brackish water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 60 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Cynoscion
Maximum length: 60 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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