Author: (Vaillant & Bocourt, 1883)
FBname: Jamaica weakfish
Comments: Found over sand or mud bottoms from the coastline to about 60 m depth (Ref. 3702); rarely in waters with a depth of less than 18 m (Ref. 9626).  Juveniles inhabit river estuaries (Ref. 3702).  Oviparous, with high fecundity (Ref. 54358).  Feed on fishes and crustaceans like crabs and shrimps (Ref. 35237).  Important food fish (Ref. 3702).