The Atlantic moonfish is a silvery, deep-bodied fish with a laterally compressed shape and long, trailing dorsal and anal fins. It inhabits coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching 6-10 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on small crustaceans and fish. Known for its schooling behavior, it is often found in shallow, sandy areas. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Atlantic moonfish
length · weight
Atlantic moonfish
length · weight
Atlantic moonfish
length · weight


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