Orangemouth weakfish (Cynoscion xanthulus) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 1–50 m.
Scientific name: Cynoscion xanthulus · Water: Saltwater, Brackish
Size: up to 129 cm
The orangemouth weakfish is a benthopelagic sciaenid that inhabits coastal waters, recorded from 1 to 50 m, and it also enters brackish water. Maximum length is about 129 cm total length. It is a highly commercial species and a gamefish, with a medium price category. Fishing vulnerability is high to very high at 67 of 100 and resilience low. IUCN lists it as data deficient.
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