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African permit

Trachinotus africanus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maksimum Boy
92,0 cm
Maksimum Ağırlık
14,1 kg
Derinlik Aralığı
20-50m
Familya

Overview

African permit (Trachinotus africanus) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 92 cm, with a maximum published weight of 14 kg. Its recorded depth range is 20–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.

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Hakkında

The African permit (Trachinotus africanus) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 92 cm and 14.1 kg. It inhabits tropical coastal waters off Africa and is a prized sport fish, known for its powerful swimming and challenging fight.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 92,0 cm
Maximum Weight 14,1 kg
Derinlik Aralığı 20-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries

Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
20-50m

Balıkçılık Bilgileri

Spor Balığı
Evet

Taxonomy

Takım Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Familya Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)
Türler Trachinotus africanus

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does African permit get?
African permit can grow up to 92.0 cm long and weigh 14.1 kg.
Where is African permit found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does African permit belong to?
African permit (Trachinotus africanus) belongs to the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) in the order Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos).

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