Pacific Kingcroaker
(Menticirrhus elongatus)

Classification

Species: Menticirrhus elongatus

General data

Scientific names: Pacific Kingcroaker
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean

Inhabits tropical coastal waters of eastern Pacific, from Mexico to Peru, especially along sandy shores and lagoons . Feeds on polychaetes, crustaceans and mollusks.

Max length: 62 cm; common length : 35 cm TL