Samson fish (Seriola hippos)

Scientific name: Seriola hippos G?nther, 1876

Samson fish (Seriola hippos)

The Samson fish (Seriola hippos) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, endemic to Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.

Samson fish care at a glance

Temperature
18–24°C (64–75°F)

Biology

Occur in inshore oceanic waters often associated with reefs, jetties and pylons, sometimes entering estuaries. Prefer warmer water (18-24?C) although they are occasionally found in cooler water.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Seriola hippos
Family
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
150
Environment
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: endemic to Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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