Naucrates ductor

Parasites

  • Pilotfish
  • Pilotenfisch
  • Loodsmannetje
  • Poisson-pilote
  • Pez piloto
  • Pesce pilota, fanfano

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

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 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The species is a parasite of other fish
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 70 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
  • Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing