Monodactylus argenteus

Shoal builders

  • Silver moony
  • Silberflossenblatt
  • Lune d'argent
  • Pez Ángel malayo o Rambalí plateado
  • Dollaro d'argento

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food