Pomatomus saltatrix

Pomatomus saltatrix
Bluefish – Pomatomus saltatrix
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PomatomidaePomatomus saltatrix(Linnaeus)1766Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

Unique Characters: Moderately elongated and compressed with separate dorsal fins and a forked caudal fin. The jaws have prominent sharp teeth, compressed in a single series. The lower jaw protrudes slightly. Opercles with a single broad, flat spine.

Similar Species: None

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