Atlantic Fanfish
Pterycombus brama
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–600 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied, silvery open ocean fish with long sail like fins, the fanfish ranges from near the surface down to around 600 metres. It is a seasonal traveller, shifting its range with the changing waters of the North Atlantic.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Bramidae › Pterycombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126785.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Fanfish live?
- The Atlantic Fanfish (Pterycombus brama) is typically found at 25–600 m.
- Is the Atlantic Fanfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Fanfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Fanfish get?
- The Atlantic Fanfish grows to about 46 cm.