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Myers' pomfret (Brama myersi) — Bramidae

Myers' pomfret

Brama myersi
Family: Bramidae

The Myers' pomfret (Brama myersi) is a saltwater fish of the family Bramidae that grows up to 40 cm.

Length
40 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
1.0–200.0 m
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless

Description

Myers' pomfret is a pomfret (Bramidae) from the open, temperate and subtropical waters of the ocean. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, dark silver-grey body with large eyes and long, sickle-shaped fins. As a strong swimmer it ranges through the open water column and hunts small fish, squid and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Myers' pomfret?

The Myers' pomfret has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Myers' pomfret live?

The Myers' pomfret lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.

How big does the Myers' pomfret get?

The Myers' pomfret grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.

Is the Myers' pomfret dangerous to humans?

No, the Myers' pomfret is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Myers braam sourced
English name
Myers' pomfret sourced
Scientific name
Brama myersi
Family
Bramidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
40 inferred
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Min depth (m)
1.0 verified
Max depth (m)
200.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Brama

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