Cachema Weakfish
Cynoscion phoxocephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Coastal waters and high salinity estuaries are home to this weakfish, which hunts smaller fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans. It reaches around 60 centimetres and, like other croakers, can drum sound with its swim bladder.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276086.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cachema Weakfish live?
- The Cachema Weakfish (Cynoscion phoxocephalus) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Cachema Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cachema Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cachema Weakfish get?
- The Cachema Weakfish grows to about 60 cm.