[Coral-List] Fish ID

[Mark Tupper]

   Hi Alice,

   I'm pretty sure that is the early juvenile stage of Alectis ciliaris, the
   African  pompano, which is a Carangid (jack/trevally family). The long
   filaments are thought to mimic the stinging tentacles of a jellyfish, giving
   the juvenile pompano some protection from predation. I've never seen one
   that young before. The markings on the fin filaments are really striking.

   Cheers,

   Mark

   Dr. Mark Tupper, Director of Environmental Science
   Coastal Resources Association
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   On Thu Apr 26 9:55 , Alice Grainger sent:
   
     Dear All,
     This fish was recently spotted off Nusa Penida by the Aquatic Alliance
     team.
     [1]https://picasaweb.google.com/105427757386826601554/UnidentifiedFishNusa
     Penida
     So far no one has been able to ID it, though many suspect it is a juvenile
     of some description.
     Any help in identifying this remarkable fish would be gratefully received.
     Many thanks!
     Alice
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