Atlantic Pomfret
Brama brama
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied, dark fish of the open ocean, the Atlantic pomfret roams from the surface down to a thousand metres, following warm water on seasonal migrations. It hunts small fish, squid and crustaceans and is valued as food where it is caught.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Bramidae › Brama
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126783.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Pomfret live?
- The Atlantic Pomfret (Brama brama) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Atlantic Pomfret dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Pomfret is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Pomfret get?
- The Atlantic Pomfret grows to about 1 m.