Fin's Fish Guide
The Dwarf saury (Cololabis adocetus) is a saltwater fish of the family Scomberesocidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The dwarf saury is a very small saury (family Scomberesocidae) of the eastern Pacific. The species reaches only about 6 cm and has a slender, streamlined, blue-silvery body with small finlets behind the dorsal and anal fins. It lives oceanically at the surface and is a highly migratory species. As a plankton feeder it lives on small zooplankton and other small organisms. Because of its small size and open-ocean habits the species is little studied. It is harmless to humans and of no fishery value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf saury?
The Dwarf saury has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Very small, slender saury with small fins (finlets) behind the dorsal and anal fin; lives in shoals at the surface.
Where does the Dwarf saury live?
The Dwarf saury lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Eastern Pacific, oceanic at the surface; strongly migratory species.
How big does the Dwarf saury get?
The Dwarf saury grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Dwarf saury dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf saury is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dwarf saury edible?
The Dwarf saury is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Cololabis
More from the family Scomberesocidae
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