Senegalese Ladyfish
Elops senegalensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A coastal silvery fish that ranges from inshore shallows up the tidal rivers to the shelf edge, the Senegalese ladyfish hunts fish and shrimps. It is a strong swimmer whose young pass through a strange ribbonlike larval stage before taking adult shape.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Elopiformes › Elopidae › Elops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275406.
FAQ
- How deep does the Senegalese Ladyfish live?
- The Senegalese Ladyfish (Elops senegalensis) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Senegalese Ladyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Senegalese Ladyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Senegalese Ladyfish get?
- The Senegalese Ladyfish grows to about 90 cm.