Cynoscion regalis (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)
Gray weakfish
Species recognized by FishBase
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General Description
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Occurs usually in shallow coastal waters over sand and sandy mud bottoms. Juveniles are euryhaline. During summer the fish move to their nursery and feeding grounds in river estuaries. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes. Oviparous, with high fecundity (Ref. 54406). Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).
References
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Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray 1986 A field guide to Atlantic coast fishes of North America. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, U.S.A. 354 p. (Ref. 7251)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7251&speccode=942
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"Cynoscion regalis (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/357147". Accessed
17 Mar 2010.
