shortnose greeneye

Chlorophthalmus agassizi

Chlorophthalmid Fish of Coastal Waters

Blue
Green
Cross-climate
Temperate
Tropical
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Elongated
Medium

shortnose greeneye is a marine fish found around Circumglobal in temperate and tropical regions. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 40 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lizardfishes and Allies
Family: Chlorophthalmidae
Genus: Chlorophthalmus
Maximum length: 40 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Circumglobal in temperate and tropical regions. Eastern Atlantic: Spain to at least 19°S, including the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Western Atlantic: southern New England, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern South America (Ref. 7251 ). Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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