Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
SaltwaterNematistiidaeNot Evaluated (NE) by the IUCN, but considered a popular game fish and susceptible to overfishing in some areas.
About
The Roosterfish is a distinctive inshore fish characterized by its seven long, comb-like dorsal fins that give it its name. They are powerful swimmers and known for their aggressive feeding behavior, often leaping out of the water when pursuing prey.
- Average size
- 2-4 feet, 20-50 lbs (can reach over 100 lbs)
- Colors
- Silver with dark or black stripes along the body, and iridescent hues.
- Diet
- Primarily smaller fish such as sardines, mullet, and mackerel, as well as crustaceans.
- Region
- Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Baja California to Peru