Fishing for Totoaba

Totoaba macdonaldi

The Totoaba is a large marine fish native to the Gulf of California. It can grow up to 6 feet (72 inches) and weigh around 220 pounds. Characterized by a robust body and silvery scales, it primarily feeds on crustaceans and smaller fish. Totoabas are known for their migratory behavior, often traveling in schools during spawning season. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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