Peruvian Moonfish
Selene peruviana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tall, silvery, deeply compressed fish, the Peruvian moonfish schools just above coastal bottoms down to around 50 metres while the young drift near the surface. It chases small fishes and crustaceans and reaches about 40 centimetres along the eastern Pacific shores.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Selene
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273286.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peruvian Moonfish live?
- The Peruvian Moonfish (Selene peruviana) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Peruvian Moonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Peruvian Moonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peruvian Moonfish get?
- The Peruvian Moonfish grows to about 40 cm.