Atlantic Moonfish
Selene setapinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Flat, silvery and almost mirror bright, the Atlantic moonfish hugs the bottom inshore down to around fifty metres but will school near the surface. Adults take small fishes and crustaceans, while the young grow up over muddy bottoms in brackish estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Selene
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159647.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Moonfish live?
- The Atlantic Moonfish (Selene setapinnis) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Atlantic Moonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Moonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Moonfish get?
- The Atlantic Moonfish grows to about 60 cm.