Chihuil

Demersal (Ref. 122655). Usually found in coastal and estuarine habitats like a lagoon (Ref. 122697) to a depth of 177 m (Ref. 122654). Reported on the shelf and upper slope (Ref. 116218).

Found inshore, usually on muddy bottoms. Enters estuaries (Ref. 11035). Spine in front of the dorsal and pectoral fins is venomous and can cause a painful wound. Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271).

fisheries: commercial