Scientific Name
Schedophilus maculatus
Common Name
Pelagic butterfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 8 - 9;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 27-29;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 23 - 25. Juveniles with vertical bands or dark blotches extending onto median fins; pectoral fins dusky, pelvic fins black (Ref. 4410).