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Pacific drum (Larimus pacificus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Larimus pacificus

Common Name
Pacific drum

Biology
Uncommon species inhabiting coastal waters (Ref. 9118). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Bollman, 1890
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
Range
24°N -

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
29 m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
pelagic-neritic
Environment
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 29 - 50 m (Ref. 9118)
Trophic Level
4.46 s.e. 0.79 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
32.0 cm
Common Length
18.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)