Species profile
Corvina
Cynoscion othonopterus
Identify Corvina (Cynoscion othonopterus) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Corvina (Cynoscion othonopterus) is an IUCN Vulnerable bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Notable details
- Gulf corvina gather in spawning aggregations of millions of fish near the Colorado River delta each spring.
- During spawning, males produce such intense drumming calls that the sound is audible through boat hulls.
- It is endemic to the Gulf of California and found nowhere else in the world.
- Adults commonly reach 70 cm in length and about 5 kg in weight.
- It is one of the most commercially important fish species in the Gulf of California fishery.
Jurisdictions with rules for Corvina
Background
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00871 (0.00414 - 0.01834), b=3.06 (2.89 - 3.23), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this Genus-body shape (Ref.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Corvina article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Corvina?
Corvina (Cynoscion othonopterus) is an IUCN Vulnerable bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Corvina?
Corvina is Cynoscion othonopterus.
Is Corvina regulated for fishing?
Yes — Corvina has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Corvina?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Corvina along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.