Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
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Found in offshore waters; larvae restricted to waters with surface temperatures of 15°C to 30°C (Ref. 6390). Exhibit a strong tendency to school in surface waters with birds, drifting objects, sharks, whales and may show a characteristic behavior like jumping, feeding, foaming, etc. Feed on fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods and mollusks; cannibalism is common. Preyed upon by large pelagic fishes (Ref. 6885). Also taken by trolling on light tackle using plugs, spoons, feathers, or strip bait (Ref. 9684). Marketed fresh, frozen or canned (Ref. 9340); also dried-salted and smoked (Ref. 9987). Spawns throughout the year in the tropics, eggs released in several portions (Ref. 35388).
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Pempheris schomburgkii Müller & Troschel, 1848
Glassy sweeper |
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Reinhardtius hippoglossoides (Walbaum, 1792)
Greenland halibut |
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Stolephorus carpentariae (De Vis, 1882)
Gulf of Carpenteria anchovy |
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Dorosoma chavesi Meek, 1907
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Dorymyrmex grandulus (Forel, 1922) |