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Dollarfish
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Jacks, scads, and allies
Scientific Family Carangidae
Scientific Name Selene vomer
Spanish Name Jorobado
ITIS# 168680
Tail shape Forked

Silvery, back with bluey tint; small juveniles with elongate pelvic and dorsal spines black, a dark bar through eye, 4-5 broken bars on body.


Biology

Adults are found in shallow coastal waters, usually over hard or sandy bottoms. Juveniles may be encountered in estuarine areas and off sandy beaches. Found in schools, but may be encountered in small groups or in pairs. Adults feed on small crabs, shrimps, fishes, and worms.

Appearance

Body Shape
Compressiform
Color
Main Color: Silver
Other Color:
Common Body Shape
Flattened side to side


Pattern
None
Length
Avg Length: 14 inches (35 cm)
Max Length: 19 inches (48 cm)
Maximum Weight
4.6 lbs (2100 g)




Specifications

Handling Concerns
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
ME-TX


Abundance
Less Common


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