The Lookdown (Selene vomer) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 48 cm.
Description
The lookdown is a strongly compressed jack (Carangidae) from the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 48 cm and has a deep, disc-shaped, mirror-silver body with a steep, downturned 'face' and thread-like front fin rays in young fish. As a predator it swims in schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and hunts small fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lookdown?
The Lookdown has a torpedo-shaped body.
Where does the Lookdown live?
The Lookdown lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lookdown get?
The Lookdown grows to a maximum of about 48 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the Lookdown dangerous to humans?
No, the Lookdown is harmless to humans.
Is the Lookdown edible?
Yes, the Lookdown is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Selene
More from the family Carangidae
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