Squeteague
Cynoscion regalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–26 m
- Max size: 98 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A slim coastal drum reaching close to a metre, the squeteague hunts crustaceans and small fishes over sand and sandy mud in shallow water. It moves into river estuaries to feed and spawn in summer and retreats as the water cools in autumn; heavy fishing has left it Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159313.
FAQ
- How deep does the Squeteague live?
- The Squeteague (Cynoscion regalis) is typically found at 10–26 m.
- Is the Squeteague dangerous to divers?
- The Squeteague is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Squeteague get?
- The Squeteague grows to about 98 cm.