The brilliant pomfret is a striking marine fish known for its shimmering silver body and deep, laterally compressed shape. Typically reaching up to 18 inches and weighing around 10 pounds, it inhabits deep oceanic waters. This species feeds on small fish and plankton, exhibiting calm and solitary behavior, often found near reefs and rocky outcrops. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Brilliant pomfret
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