Fin's Fish Guide
The Caribbean moonfish (Selene brownii) is a saltwater fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 34 cm.
North America: Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Curaçao I. and others
Description
The Caribbean moonfish is a strongly compressed jack (Carangidae) from the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a deep, disc-shaped, mirror-silver body with a steep forehead. As a predator it swims in schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and hunts small fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Caribbean moonfish?
The Caribbean moonfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Caribbean moonfish live?
The Caribbean moonfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Curaçao I. and others
How big does the Caribbean moonfish get?
The Caribbean moonfish grows to a maximum of about 34 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Caribbean moonfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Caribbean moonfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Caribbean moonfish edible?
The Caribbean moonfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Selene
More from the family Carangidae
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