Pomfret
Ariomma brevimanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 350 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
A deepwater fish of the open shelf, this pomfret lives in midwater down to a few hundred metres. It is usually scarce but is occasionally netted in numbers off Japan.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Ariommatidae › Ariomma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219750.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pomfret live?
- The Pomfret (Ariomma brevimanus) is typically found at to 350 m.
- Is the Pomfret dangerous to divers?
- The Pomfret is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pomfret get?
- The Pomfret grows to about 80 cm.