Fishing for Banded driftfish

Psenes arafurensis

The banded driftfish is a small marine fish characterized by its distinct horizontal stripes and streamlined body. It typically grows to about 8 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. Found in tropical and subtropical oceans, it inhabits open waters. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. The banded driftfish is known for its agile swimming and schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase