Panama kingcroaker
(Menticirrhus panamensis)
General data
Scientific names:
Panama kingcroaker
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Subtropical
Native to coast of:
North America
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California.
Max length: 75 cm TL; common length : 30 cm
Inhabits coastal waters and bays. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
Common in local markets.
