Genus Selene Order Perciformes | Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Similar Selene, Selene brevoortii, Perciformes, Peprilus medius, Selene setapinnis | ||
The Peruvian moonfish, Selene peruviana, is a species of jack in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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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.
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to 40 centimetres (16 in) TL but usually grow up to 24 centimetres (9.4 in) FL.
References
Selene peruviana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA