Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body oval, slightly elongate, laterally compressed; color dark metalic gray; head convex (rounded), snout blunt, lower jaw extends past upper jaw; pelvic fins short, pectoral fins long; dorsal fin starts anterior to mid-body and extends to caudal peduncle, small lobe (elevated spines and rays) at front, low rays behind slender caudal base; forked tail, upper fin slightly longer than lower fin; anal fin starts mid-body to caudal with low rays; pectoral fin base below lateral midline of body, extends to near middle of caudal fin.. |
Similar Species |
May be confused with the Caribbean pomfret (B. caribbea) which has a round body shape. Dispite ID keys suggesting otherwise, the pelvic fins appear to be the same size. |
Habitat |
Gulf, open waters |
Maximum Size |
30 cm SL (12 in SL) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 32-35; A. 25-28 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
lesser bream |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |