Smalltooth Weakfish
Cynoscion steindachneri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This weakfish favours brackish coastal swamps and even runs into fresh water, spawning out at sea. It hunts fish and shrimp and sometimes takes plant matter, grows to over a metre, and is an important food fish in its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Cynoscion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276091.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smalltooth Weakfish live?
- The Smalltooth Weakfish (Cynoscion steindachneri) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Smalltooth Weakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smalltooth Weakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalltooth Weakfish get?
- The Smalltooth Weakfish grows to about 1.1 m.