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Blinkard Croaker

Ophioscion imiceps (Jordan & Gilbert 1882)

Diagnostic Description

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Body somewhat elongate, moderately compressed, with an arched dorsal profile; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; edge of preopercle serrate, with 8 to 10 strong spines at the angle; anal rays 8; lower branch of first gill with 13 to 15 gill rakers; body silvery, back darker; flanks without apparent stripes; fins charcoal gray; upper part of branchial cavity black spotted (Ref. 55763).
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Frédéric Busson
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Trophic Strategy

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Found in shallow water but not common in estuaries with low salinities. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
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Biology

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Found in shallow water but not common in estuaries with low salinities (Ref. 9118). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118).
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