Selene brownii (Cuvier, 1816)
Caribbean moonfish
Selene brownii
photo by Garcia Jr., J.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  34.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 119.3 g
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Pelvic fins relatively short at all sizes, becoming nearly rudimentary (Ref. 51310).
Biology:  Adults occur over continental shelves (Ref. 5217). No real fishery (Ref. 51310). Edibility not known (Ref. 51310).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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