Author: Cuvier, 1830
FBname: Smalleye croaker
Remark: The species <i>Plagioscion microps</i> Steindachner, 1917 is considered as valid in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Jul. 2010: Ref. 84883) according to Chao (1978: Ref. not in FB).
Comments: Inhabits sandy muddy bottoms in coastal waters and in estuaries.  Juveniles restricted to brackish waters (Ref. 9626).  Feeds mainly on shrimps.  Marketed mostly fresh and salted, an important foodfish.  One of the most highly priced species in Trinidad.