Fishing for Pampus echinogaster

Pampus argenteus

Pampus echinogaster, commonly known as the silver pomfret, is a marine fish characterized by its laterally compressed, silvery body and forked tail. It inhabits coastal waters and feeds on plankton, small crustaceans, and fish. Typically, it grows to about 12 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. The silver pomfret is known for its schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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