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The Bangamary (Macrodon ancylodon) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae that grows up to 53 cm.
Description
The king weakfish (Macrodon ancylodon) is a drum of the family Sciaenidae from coastal waters of eastern South America. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with a yellowish mouth and conspicuous, outward-pointing canine teeth, and reaches about 53 cm. It lives over mud and sandy-mud bottoms in coastal waters to about 60 metres deep; juveniles are abundant in estuaries and tidal mud flats. The diet consists of shrimps and fishes. The species is an important food fish that is fished commercially. Like other drums it can make drumming sounds with its swim bladder.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bangamary?
The Bangamary has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Outward-pointing canine teeth and a yellowish mouth; makes drumming sounds.
Where does the Bangamary live?
The Bangamary lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Coastal waters and estuaries of eastern South America.
How big does the Bangamary get?
The Bangamary grows to a maximum of about 53 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the Bangamary dangerous to humans?
No, the Bangamary is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bangamary edible?
The Bangamary is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Macrodon
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