gulf weakfish (cynoscion othonopterus) in Coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms.
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gulf weakfish

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cynoscion othonopterusESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    gulf weakfish, gulf corvina

  • Regions

    MexicoUnited States of America, United States

  • Population

    Approximately 100,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2, and 8

Regions

Mexico, United States of America, United States

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