Odontoscion eurymesops
Local name: Galápagos Croaker
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Galapagos Croaker faces significant pressure from overfishing throughout its limited range in the Eastern Pacific. Coastal development and pollution in nearshore waters where juveniles develop pose additional threats to population recruitment. Climate change impacts on ocean temperatures and currents may alter prey availability and spawning success for this endemic species.
Habitat
The Galapagos Croaker inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms in coastal waters of the Eastern Pacific, particularly around the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Adults prefer deeper waters while juveniles utilize shallow nearshore areas and estuaries as nursery grounds.
Other threatened species in Sciaenidae
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
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