Peruvian Weakfish
Cynoscion analis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coastal weakfish of Peruvian waters where its young move into estuaries and shallow bays. It hunts shrimps and small fish and grows to around 47 centimetres, a soft mouthed relative of the drums and croakers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276076.
FAQ
- Is the Peruvian Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Peruvian Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peruvian Weakfish get?
- The Peruvian Weakfish grows to about 47 cm.