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The Caribbean pomfret (Brama caribbea) is a saltwater fish of the family Bramidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Caribbean pomfret is an oceanic fish of the family Bramidae (pomfrets) from the western Atlantic. The species reaches about 25 cm and has a deep, strongly compressed, silver to dark body with long dorsal and anal fins. It lives pelagically in the open ocean, from the surface to about 800 m deep. The diet consists of small fishes, squid and crustaceans. Owing to its wandering, oceanic habits the species is not often seen and is of little commercial importance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Caribbean pomfret?
The Caribbean pomfret has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep-bodied, laterally flattened oceanic wanderer with long dorsal and anal fins.
Where does the Caribbean pomfret live?
The Caribbean pomfret lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Western Atlantic, pelagic in the open ocean.
How big does the Caribbean pomfret get?
The Caribbean pomfret grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 22 cm.
Is the Caribbean pomfret dangerous to humans?
No, the Caribbean pomfret is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Caribbean pomfret edible?
The Caribbean pomfret is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Brama
More from the family Bramidae
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