Pacific Harvestfish
Peprilus medius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 31.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery, deep bodied harvestfish, it drifts near the surface of coastal water and out over the continental shelf. Like other members of its family the young often shelter beneath drifting jellyfish for protection.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Stromateidae › Peprilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276561.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Harvestfish live?
- The Pacific Harvestfish (Peprilus medius) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Pacific Harvestfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Harvestfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Harvestfish get?
- The Pacific Harvestfish grows to about 31.6 cm.