Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–36 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Permit cruise sandy flats, channels and reef edges, usually alone or in small schools, crushing crabs, shrimps, mollusks and small fish. Young ones gather in big schools in the surf along sandy beaches, and the species is a prized target for fly anglers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachinotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367285.
FAQ
- How deep does the Permit live?
- The Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is typically found at 0–36 m.
- Is the Permit dangerous to divers?
- The Permit is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Permit get?
- The Permit grows to about 1.2 m.