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Pacific moonfish (Selene peruviana)

Key facts

Scientific name
Selene peruviana
Common name
Pacific moonfish
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, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean

Description

No description available yet.

Frequently asked questions

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

Other species in the genus Selene

  • Selene vomer - Atlantic lookdown
  • Selene brevoortii - Mexican 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 273286)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2390698)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia