Sand Weakfish
Cynoscion arenarius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 63.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sand weakfish patrols shallow sandy coastal bottoms and is most abundant in the surf zone. Through summer it moves into river estuaries to feed and use them as nursery grounds. Like other weakfishes it is a soft mouthed predator that can reach over half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276077.
FAQ
- Is the Sand Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Weakfish get?
- The Sand Weakfish grows to about 63.5 cm.