Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Palometa
Size:
On average, palometa grow to 14 inches (35 centimeters).
Diet:
Palometa eat marine worms, shrimp, crabs, bony fishes, squid, mussels and snails.
Range & Habitat:
Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, palometa inhabit coastal reefs, estuaries, and areas with heavy vegetation.
Details:
Palometa are small silvery fish with dark black fins and shading along their forked tails.