Selene peruviana

Selene peruviana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Suborder: Carangoidei
Family: Carangidae
Genus: Selene
Species:
S. peruviana
Binomial name
Selene peruviana
(Guichenot, 1866)
Synonyms[2]
  • Vomer peruvianus Guichenot, 1866
  • Vomer declivifrons Meek & Hildebrand, 1925

Selene peruviana, the Peruvian moonfish or Pacific moonfish,[1] is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Distribution and habitat

The Peruvian moonfish is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Its range extends from the southern California in the United States to central South America.[2]

Description

Adults of this species can grow up to 40 cm (16 in) TL but usually grow up to 24 cm (9.4 in) FL.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Smith-Vaniz, B.; Robertson, R.; Dominici-Arosemena, A.; Molina, H. (2010). "Selene peruviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183213A8073577. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183213A8073577.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Selene peruviana". FishBase. February 2015 version.


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