Atlantic Longfin Herring [Apsilus ferox]
Description
The Atlantic Longfin Herring, scientifically known as Apsilus ferox, is a marine fish species found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. It is characterized by a long, slender body, a deeply forked tail, and extended dorsal and anal fins. It is mostly a pelagic species, living in open waters, and feeds primarily on plankton and small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
|
| Genus |
Apsilus
Apsilus
|