Shortfin weakfish (Cynoscion parvipinnis) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Cynoscion parvipinnis · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 69 cm
The shortfin weakfish is a sciaenid that inhabits shallow inshore sandy areas, and it feeds mainly on small fishes. Maximum length is about 69 cm total length, commonly about 40 cm. It is a commercial species and a gamefish, with a medium price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 45 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as data deficient.
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