Pacific Rudderfish
Psenopsis anomala
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–370 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Juveniles of this rudderfish shelter alongside jellyfish in small groups, while adults settle to the bottom across the shelf down to nearly 370 metres. A deep bodied silvery fish, it reaches about 30 centimetres and is prized at the table. It belongs to the medusafish family, many of which begin life among drifting jellies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Centrolophidae › Psenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277902.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Rudderfish live?
- The Pacific Rudderfish (Psenopsis anomala) is typically found at 0–370 m.
- Is the Pacific Rudderfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Rudderfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Rudderfish get?
- The Pacific Rudderfish grows to about 30 cm.