Smooth Weakfish
Cynoscion leiarchus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 90.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A member of the drum family, the smooth weakfish prowls mud and sand bottoms in river estuaries, usually shallower than twenty five metres. It grows to about ninety centimetres and is sold fresh and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Weakfish live?
- The Smooth Weakfish (Cynoscion leiarchus) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Smooth Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smooth Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smooth Weakfish get?
- The Smooth Weakfish grows to about 90.8 cm.