Weakfish
Cynoscion squamipinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A weakfish of coastal shores and estuaries, it hunts smaller fish, shrimps and crustaceans in shallow water to about 30 metres. It reaches around 64 centimetres and belongs to the drum family, whose members call by vibrating the swim bladder.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276090.
FAQ
- How deep does the Weakfish live?
- The Weakfish (Cynoscion squamipinnis) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Weakfish get?
- The Weakfish grows to about 64 cm.