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The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.
Species
blue fish
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderScombriformes
- FamilyPomatomidae
Habitatmarine, brackish
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- species
- taxon name
- Pomatomus saltatrix
- Commons category
- Pomatomus saltatrix
- IUCN conservation status
- Vulnerable
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- Pomatomus saltatrix
- taxon common name
- 鯥
- short name
- P. saltatrix
- taxon range
- Brazil
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