Pennantfish (species: Alectis ciliaris) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Alectis ciliaris
Pennantfish


©Unknown: Pennantfish (Alectis ciliaris)

©David Snyder: Pennantfish (Alectis ciliaris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Carangidae
Genus Alectis
Species Alectis ciliaris

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 150 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 100cm FL

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 100 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Pelagic in neritic and oceanic waters, sometimes near the bottom. Small juveniles may be found near the shore; adults near bottom to depths of 60-100m.

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