lookdown

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Also known as: Selene vomer

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The "lookdown" is a type of fish belonging to the family Carangidae, which includes jacks and pompanos. These are marine fish found in warm and tropical waters worldwide, known for being swift predators.1

The lookdown fish (Selene vomer) is distinctive for its deep, compressed, silvery body and a steeply sloping facial profile, giving it a high "forehead". Its second dorsal fin rays can extend into filaments. While many carangids are valued for food or sport, some species, including certain jacks, can accumulate toxins and cause ciguatera poisoning when consumed.231

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…most unusual-looking carangids is the lookdown (Selene vomer), with an exceptionally thin body and high “forehead.” The first rays of the second dorsal fin extend into filaments that reach to the tail. Many of these fishes are valued for food or sport. Certain species, however, such as the greater amberjack…
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…most unusual-looking carangids is the lookdown (Selene vomer), with an exceptionally thin body and high “forehead.” The first rays of the second dorsal fin extend into filaments that reach to the tail. Many of these fishes are valued for food or sport. Certain species, however, such as the greater amberjack…
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