Author: (Broussonet, 1782)
FBname: Striped threadfin
Remark: Genus Eschmeyer, pers. comm.
Comments: Occur over muddy bottoms of the continental shelf (Ref. 4340), from estuaries to coastal beaches and to relatively deep waters (less than 122 m) (Ref. 57343).  Forms loosely-associated schools (Ref. 57343).  Feeds on small crustaceans, fishes and other benthic organisms (Ref. 30573).  Fish of 12 cm can be caught in large numbers (Ref. 9685).