How big is the Bluefish?

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) reaches 40–130 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Bluefish?

Bluefish is found between 0–200 m deep.

Where can you find the Bluefish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pomatomus saltatrix
Common name: Bluefish
Category: Fish
Family: Pomatomidae
Genus: Pomatomus
Size: 40–130 cm
Depth: 0–200 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: schooling, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Pomatomus saltatrix reaches 130 cm and 14 kg. Imposing pelagic predator with fusiform metallic green-blue back, silver belly, strong jaw with sharp triangular teeth. Lives in schools from 0 to 200 m in open water circumglobal temperate to tropical (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indo-Pacific). Listed VU by IUCN. Extremely voracious predator, spectacular pack hunts on small pelagic schools (dead in carnage). Target of amateur sport fisheries. Wide-angle photo subject for electric hunts.

Photo of Bluefish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Bluefish?: Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) reaches 40–130 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Bluefish?: Bluefish is found between 0–200 m deep.
Is the Bluefish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Bluefish?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Bluefish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

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Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 151482)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5208090)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia