bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)

Query: Iconographia zoologica

Result: 612^th of 1524

Subject:	bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)
Poster:	Wiki Photos (---@---.---)

Temnodon saltator - 1700-1880 - Print - Iconographia Zoologica - Special Collections University of Amsterdam - UBA01 IZ13500463.jpg

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bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)

Temnodon saltator
Date 1700-1880
Source/Photographer Iconographia Zoologica
Old Latin name Temnodon saltator
New Latin name Pomatomus saltatrix
Common name Nederlands: Blauwbaars
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Temnodon_saltator_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_Special_Collections_University_of_Amsterdam_-_UBA01_IZ13500463.tif

The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia, shad on the east coast of South Africa, and elf on the western North American coast[citation needed]. Other common names are blue, chopper, and anchoa. It is a popular gamefish.

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