Cilus is a monospecific genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the croakers and drums.

Its body is blue-grey on top, silvery overall with small scales, and is elongated and somewhat compressed in shape.

[7] It has a large mouth and a dorsal fin that is deeply notched between spiny and soft parts.

[7] The corvina is found along the South American Pacific coastline from Chile to Panama,[8] and also in the Galapagos.

[citation needed] The corvina has a white and flaky texture and a mild, sweet taste.