Knifetail Pomfret (Taractes rubescens) is a saltwater species recorded in Taiwan. It is found at depths of 0–600 m.
Scientific name: Taractes rubescens · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 89 cm
The knifetail pomfret is a bramad and a tropical pomfret, found from shallow water out to about 600 m offshore. It is a benthopelagic fish that migrates within the ocean and is usually solitary. It is a commercial food fish and sells at a high price, and it is also a target for anglers. Maximum length is about 89 cm total length, commonly about 30 cm. Trophic level is 4.3, fishing vulnerability high at 56 of 100, but resilience is high. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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