Fin's Fish Guide
The Ladyfish (Elops affinis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Elopidae that grows up to 91 cm.
Description
The Pacific ladyfish is a fish of the tenpounder family (Elopidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has an elongate, silvery, streamlined body with a deeply forked tail and a terminal mouth. It lives in schools in shallow coastal waters and enters lagoons and estuaries. As a predator it hunts fishes and shrimps. Reproduction probably occurs in the open sea, with a transparent, ribbon-shaped larva (leptocephalus). It is a popular sport fish but bony. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ladyfish?
The Ladyfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Streamlined silvery schooling fish with a leptocephalus larva; popular sport fish.
Where does the Ladyfish live?
The Ladyfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Eastern Pacific; shallow coastal waters, lagoons and estuaries.
How big does the Ladyfish get?
The Ladyfish grows to a maximum of about 91 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Ladyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Ladyfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Ladyfish edible?
The Ladyfish is rarely eaten.
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