Author: Poey, 1860
FBname: Swordspine snook
Comments: Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater.  Found over soft bottoms (Ref. 5217).  Feeds on small fishes (Engraulidae, Clupeidae, etc.) and crustaceans (mainly shrimps) (Ref. 35237).