Author: (Peck, 1804)
FBname: Atlantic butterfish
Comments: Forms large schools over the continental shelf, except during the winter months when it may descend to deeper water.  Juveniles are generally found under floating weeds and jellyfish.  Often found in brackish waters (Ref. 26938).  Nerito-pelagic (Ref. 58426).  Adults feeds mainly on jellyfish (Ref. 26938), squids, arrow worms, crustaceans and worms (Ref. 58426).  Marketed fresh, smoked and frozen; eaten fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).  Mostly frozen and exported to Japan.