Dwarf weakfish
📖 Overview
Dwarf weakfish (Cynoscion nannus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 812 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf weakfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 100 - 812 m . Deep-water; 25°N - 15°N Central Pacific: Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepwater weakfish · dwarf corvina · Dwarf Weakfish |
| 🌍CES | smuha drobná |
| 🇫🇷French | Acoupa Nain |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | corvina enana · Corvina Enana de Altamar |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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