Further, fishes in the genus Eumegistus are hypothesized to be largely benthic and found to occupy deep water shelves. [3] Some species of pomfrets are also known as monchong, specifically in Hawaiian cuisine. [4]

Habitat of the Pomfret. Different species utilize different specific habitats. As a whole, the group often prefers benthic habitats, or areas along the sea floor. Some species in the group prefer living in extremely deep waters, while others live along the continental shelf somewhat closer to the shore. Distribution of the Pomfret

2020年8月11日 · Most species of pomfret live in the ocean, such as "silver pomfret". In fact, they are widely distributed, with pomfrets appearing in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. However, not all pomfret species are marine fish, such as "freshwater white pomfret" species, they can live in freshwater, can be cultured and bred artificially.

Pampus argenteus, the silver pomfret or white pomfret (or pompano to avoid confusion with true pomfrets of the genus Bramidae), is a species of butterfish that lives in the Indo-West Pacific, spanning the coastal waters of the Middle East, Eastern Africa, South Asia, …

2020年8月11日 · The species of pomfret that can live in fresh water are relatively few, and they can be raised artificially as economic fish; It can also be used as an ornamental fish. However, most of the pomfret species are marine fish, which can only live in the ocean, and these fish have adapted to the marine environment.

The pomfret fish are also known as paplet fish in English. The main prey for big vaval fishes are small fish, squid, plankton, shrimp and other cephalopods and crustaceans. To obtain pomfret from freshwater, they require suitable pressure and salinity in water. Usually, the pomfret fishes are not usually domesticated.

The three species of Pomfret, which are mainly found in Indian waters, include: Parastromateus niger (Black pomfret) Pampus Sinesis (Grey pomfret) Pampus argentius (Sliver pomfret) The Silver Pomfret is the most common of these three species, followed by P.niger and P.chinensis. These are are commonly found on the west and east coasts of India.

Pomfret (Bramidae family) fall into some 20 species – though the common name may further include, or overlap with, an array of closely related butterfish. Distributed around the world’s oceans, and as far north as Norwegian waters, these …

Pomfret is a species of deep-bodied and laterally compressed fish belonging to the family Bramidae. It is found in the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, with specimens typically ranging in size from 20 to 40 centimetres (7.9 to 15.7 inches) and a maximum length of up to 50 centimetres (20 inches).

Pomfret, any of the approximately 35 species of marine fishes constituting the family Bramidae (order Perciformes), with representatives occurring in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Most are relatively rare. Members of the family are characterized by a …