Acoupa Weakfish
Cynoscion acoupa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
The acoupa weakfish schools over mud and sandy mud near river mouths, where the young keep to brackish and fresh water. It hunts shrimp and fish, reaches about 110 centimetres, and is an important food fish. The species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276074.
FAQ
- How deep does the Acoupa Weakfish live?
- The Acoupa Weakfish (Cynoscion acoupa) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Acoupa Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Acoupa Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Acoupa Weakfish get?
- The Acoupa Weakfish grows to about 1.1 m.