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The small juveniles, below lengths of 22 mm (0.87 in) have obvious melanophores on their caudal peduncles, and as the fish grows, these grow, too, forming a dark stripe starting just behind the eye and running to the caudal peduncle. Once a length of 50 mm (2.0 in) is attained, the fish changes to the adult colouration. [3]
The blue runner is of high importance to fisheries, with an annual catch of between 6000 and 7000 tonnes taken from the Americas in the last five years. The species is also a light tackle gamefish, taking baits, lures, and flies; but is often used as bait itself, being a mediocre table fish.
The color is probably the most diagnostic feature of the fish, especially when alive or fresh from the water. The back and sides of the fish are bright yellow, with the lower sides and underside of head fading to white. Four bright-blue stripes run longitudinally on the side of the fish, with several faint greyish stripes on lowermost part of ...
This classic saltwater aquarium fish – popularized by the movie Finding Nemo – is a hardy type and easy to keep. As they are territorial they don’t need a massive aquarium, though they do ...
Pseudochromis springeri, also known as blue-striped dottyback, is a popular saltwater aquarium fish from the red sea and eastern Indian Ocean. The specific name honours the American ichthyologist Victor G. Springer of the Smithsonian Institution .
Saltwater marshes and estuaries along the Carolina coast team with marine life such as oysters, crabs, shrimp and baitfish which are a major draw for many targeted fish species such as Redfish ...