Bigscale Pomfret
Taractichthys longipinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied, dark pomfret of the open ocean, it cruises the upper waters alone or in small schools, hunting shrimp and squid. Large scales armour its body, and it grows to about a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Bramidae › Taractichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigscale Pomfret live?
- The Bigscale Pomfret (Taractichthys longipinnis) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- Is the Bigscale Pomfret dangerous to divers?
- The Bigscale Pomfret is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigscale Pomfret get?
- The Bigscale Pomfret grows to about 1 m.