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Barbeta amarilla (Polydactylus opercularis) — Polynemidae

Barbeta amarilla

Polydactylus opercularis
Family: Polynemidae
LC · Least Concern

The Barbeta amarilla (Polydactylus opercularis) is a saltwater fish of the family Polynemidae that grows up to 50 cm.

Length
50 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
10.0–60.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The yellow bobo is a threadfin (Polynemidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with yellowish fins and, below the pectoral fin, a bundle of free, thread-like fin rays dragged over the bottom as feelers. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries on sand and mud bottoms, also along sandy beaches. With its feelers it detects prey in turbid water: small crustaceans, worms and small fishes. It is a valued food fish. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Barbeta amarilla?

The Barbeta amarilla has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Barbeta amarilla live?

The Barbeta amarilla lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Barbeta amarilla get?

The Barbeta amarilla grows to a maximum of about 50 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.

Is the Barbeta amarilla dangerous to humans?

No, the Barbeta amarilla is harmless to humans.

Is the Barbeta amarilla edible?

Yes, the Barbeta amarilla is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Gele draadvinvis sourced
English name
Barbeta amarilla verified
Scientific name
Polydactylus opercularis
Family
Polynemidae
Other names
Yellow bobo verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
50.0 verified
Average length (cm)
25.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
10.0 verified
Max depth (m)
60.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

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

Same genus Polydactylus

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