Chloroscombrus chrysurus

Chloroscombrus chrysurus
Atlantic Bumper – Chloroscombrus chrysurus
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
CarangidaeChloroscombrus chrysurus(Linnaeus)1766Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

Unique Characters: Conspicuous black saddle on upper part of caudal peduncle. Yellow caudal fin. Scales obvious over most or all of body. Body ovate with ventral profile more convex than dorsal, deep, and very compressed. Adults with pectoral fins relatively long and falcate, distinctly longer than head length.

Similar Species: None

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