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Mexican lookdown (Selene brevoortii)

Key facts

Scientific name
Selene brevoortii
Common name
Mexican lookdown
Category
Fish
Family
Carangidae
Genus
Selene
Size
5–50 cm
Depth
1–100 m
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)
Danger level
Harmless
Habitats
open-water
Ocean zones
Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

No description available yet.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mexican lookdown?
Mexican lookdown (Selene brevoortii) reaches 5–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Mexican lookdown?
Mexican lookdown is found between 1–100 m deep.
Is the Mexican lookdown dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Mexican lookdown?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Mexican lookdown?
Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Selene

  • Selene peruviana - Pacific moonfish
  • Selene vomer - Atlantic lookdown

Other species in the family Carangidae

  • Seriola dumerili - Greater amberjack
  • Caranx latus - Horse-eye jack
  • Caranx melampygus - Bluefin trevally
  • Caranx crysos - Blue runner
  • Caranx ruber - Bar jack
  • Trachinotus falcatus - Permit

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273283)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2390715)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia