Sand weakfish

Sand seatrout
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Croakers
Scientific Family Sciaenidae
Scientific Name Cynoscion arenarius
Spanish Name Corvina arenera
ITIS# 169243
Tail shape Truncate

Colour uniform silvery grey above, without conspicuous spots, silvery below. Pelvic and anal fins pale to yellowish. A faint dark area at bases and axial of pectoral fins. Inside opercle darkish, often visible externally. 


Biology

Occurs usually over sandy sea bottoms in shallow coastal waters, being relatively abundant in the surf zone. During summer months the fish move to their nursery and feeding grounds in river estuaries.

Appearance

Body Shape
Fusiform
Color
Main Color: Silver
Other Color:
Common Body Shape
Torpedo-shaped


Pattern
None
Length
Avg Length: 14 inches (35 cm)
Max Length: 25 inches (64 cm)
Maximum Weight
6.1 lbs (2780 g)




Specifications

Handling Concerns
Harmless
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
FL-TX


Abundance
Abundant


Other Species from same Family