Moonfish and Similar Species
Mene maculata
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Moonfish. Here are the key differences.
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Atlantic Moonfish
Selene setapinnis
Key differences: While also compressed and silvery, Selene setapinnis has a more rhomboidal body shape, a steeper head profile, and its pelvic fins are not as extremely elongated as those of Mene maculata. It also lacks the distinct dark spots.
Lookdown
Selene vomer
Key differences: The Lookdown has an even more exaggerated, almost vertical, head profile and a more angular body. Its pelvic fins are also not as long and filamentous as Mene maculata, and it lacks the characteristic spots.
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