Atlantic Butterfish
Peprilus triacanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–420 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
The Atlantic butterfish forms large schools over the continental shelf, dropping to deeper water in winter and often entering brackish bays. Its young shelter under floating weed and jellyfish, and adults feed mainly on jellyfish along with squid, arrow worms and crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Stromateidae › Peprilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159828.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Butterfish live?
- The Atlantic Butterfish (Peprilus triacanthus) is typically found at 15–420 m.
- Is the Atlantic Butterfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Butterfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Butterfish get?
- The Atlantic Butterfish grows to about 30 cm.