Stellifer zestocarus Gilbert, 1898
Softhead stardrum
Stellifer zestocarus
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)
 Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 27 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Panama to Ecuador.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in coastal waters, over sandy and muddy bottom; also in estuaries (Ref. 9118). Found 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: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 25.09.14

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