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Pacific fanfish (Pteraclis carolinus) — Bramidae

Pacific fanfish

Pteraclis carolinus
Family: Bramidae

The Pacific fanfish (Pteraclis carolinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Bramidae that grows up to 50 cm.

Length
50 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–400.0 m
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Pacific fanfish is a pomfret relative (Bramidae) from warm, open parts of the ocean. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a silvery body with extraordinarily tall, sail-like dorsal and anal fins that rise far above the body like flags. As an oceanic swimmer it lives in open water and hunts small fish, squid and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Pacific fanfish?

The Pacific fanfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Pacific fanfish live?

The Pacific fanfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.

How big does the Pacific fanfish get?

The Pacific fanfish grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.

Is the Pacific fanfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Pacific fanfish is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Vlaggen-braam sourced
English name
Pacific fanfish sourced
Scientific name
Pteraclis carolinus
Family
Bramidae
Other names
Fanfish sourced

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
50.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Max depth (m)
400.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Te vangen met natuurlijk aas of kunstaas, afgestemd op de grootte en het leefgebied van de soort. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Pteraclis

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