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The Sickle pomfret (Taractichthys steindachneri) is a saltwater fish of the family Bramidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Cook Is., Fiji, Israel, Japan and others
Description
The sickle pomfret is a pomfret (Bramidae) from warm, open parts of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, dark, metallic body with sickle-shaped fins. As an oceanic predator it swims in open water from the surface to several hundred metres deep and hunts fish, squid and crustaceans. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sickle pomfret?
The Sickle pomfret has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly black.
Where does the Sickle pomfret live?
The Sickle pomfret lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Oceania: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Cook Is., Fiji, Israel, Japan and others
How big does the Sickle pomfret get?
The Sickle pomfret grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Sickle pomfret dangerous to humans?
No, the Sickle pomfret 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 Sickle pomfret edible?
Yes, the Sickle pomfret is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Taractichthys
More from the family Bramidae
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