Smooth weakfish
📖 Overview
Found over mud and sand bottoms in river estuaries. Occurs up to 50 m but usually less than 25 m . Marketed fresh and salted.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Silvery bluish on back, often with greenish reflections. Whitish on belly. Upper sides sometimes with inconspicuous minute dark dots. Soft portion of dorsal fin and caudal fin edged with black, pelvic and anal fins yellowish. Inside of opercle dark, visible externally. Mouth large, pointed, lower jaw projecting. Upper jaw with a pair of large canine-teeth at tip. Chin without barbel or obvious pores. Snout with 2 marginal pores. Gas bladder with a pair of curved, horn-like anterior appendages. Scales small, all cycloid (smooth). Soft dorsal-fin base with 1 or 2 rows of scales along its base (Ref 51721).: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth weakfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smooth weakfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Smooth weakfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 50 m , usually ? - 25 m . Tropical; 14°N - 27°S, 83°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 195 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Smooth weakfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otolithus leiarchus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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