Swordspine snook (Centropomus ensiferus) is a saltwater, freshwater, brackish species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Centropomus ensiferus · Water: Saltwater, Freshwater, Brackish
Size: up to 36.2 cm
The swordspine snook is a benthopelagic centropomid of coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into fresh water and usually preferring very low brackish water or fresh water, and it is found over soft bottoms. It feeds on small fishes such as anchovies and herrings as well as crustaceans, mainly shrimps. Maximum length is about 36 cm total length, commonly about 25 cm. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 46 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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