Selene vomer (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Zeus vomer, ... more
Common names	Musso panache, Jorobado de penacho, Lune, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 48.3 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9626); common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 2,100 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 53 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 47°N - 35°S

Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) to Maine to Florida, USA (possibly from Nova Scotia, Canada), along coasts of central and south America (Ref. 26938) to Uruguay, including Bermuda and Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 9626). Rare in Greater Antilles (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18. Pelvic fin small.

Found in shallow coastal waters, usually over hard or sandy bottoms. Juveniles may be encountered in estuarine areas (Ref. 9626) and off sandy beaches (Ref. 5217). Found in schools, but may be encountered in small groups or in pairs (Ref. 26235). Feeds on small crabs, shrimps, fishes, and worms. Flesh has excellent flavor (Ref. 5521). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9710).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 30911)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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