Gulf Weakfish
Cynoscion othonopterus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A drum of coastal waters in the Gulf of California, where adults gather inshore and the young grow up near river mouths. It reaches about seventy centimetres, and heavy fishing on its spawning runs has left it listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276084.
FAQ
- Is the Gulf Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Weakfish get?
- The Gulf Weakfish grows to about 70 cm.