African lookdown
Selene dorsalis
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African lookdown (Selene dorsalis) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1.5 kg. Its recorded depth range is 20–100 m.
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The African lookdown (Selene dorsalis) is a saltwater fish reaching up to 40 cm and about 1.5 kg. It has a distinctive highly compressed, silvery body with an elongated dorsal fin, and inhabits coastal waters off West Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1,5 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 20-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Famille | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Espèces | Selene dorsalis |
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