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African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
Samsonfish
Seriola hippos
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- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreysilveryellowgreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard
- Family
- Carangidae
The samson fish (Seriola hippos) is a jack of the genus Seriola. It is found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans to eastern Northland in Australia. It is not found anywhere in New Zealand. Its length is between 80 and 150 cm.
Similar species
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Bar Jack
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Bigeye Trevally
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Questions
Is Samsonfish dangerous?
Samsonfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Samsonfish?
Australia SouthNew ZealandAustralia WestAustralia EastAustralia
