Author: Ayres, 1861
FBname: Shortfin weakfish
Remark: The species <i>Otolithes magdalenae</i> Steindachner, 1876 is considered as valid in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Sep. 2011: Ref. 88002) according to Chao (2002: Ref. not in FB).
Comments: Inhabits shallow inshore sandy areas (Ref. 9118).  Feeds mainly on small fishes (Ref. 9118).