Fishing for Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
4K logged catches • 15K followers
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
vincentgagliano, Fishbrain angler since 2024
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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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