Fishing for Atlantic spadefish

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The Atlantic spadefish is a disc-shaped fish with vertical black bands on a silver body. It inhabits coastal waters and reefs in the western Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching 8-14 inches and weighing up to 10 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans, small invertebrates, and plankton. Known for its schooling behavior, it often forms large, social groups. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

10 ft - 115 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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