Roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis)

Also known as Roostertail

Description

Also known as Roostertail.

Found singly or in schools, over shallow inshore waters often along sandy shores and beaches.
Juveniles found in tide-pools.
They feed nocturnally on fish.
Length - 163cm
Depth - 0-18m
Widespread Eastern Pacific

Roosterfish are a popular gamefish. The only one in its species, distinguished by its very long Rooster Comb! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3550-

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