Black Pomfret
NameBlack Pomfret
Scientific NameParastromateus niger
Common NamesBlack Pomfret, Indian Pomfret, Black Butterfish
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Persian Gulf, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)29.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge pelagic marine fish
Description
The Black Pomfret is a large, disc-shaped marine fish with a silvery-black coloration, native to the Indo-West Pacific. It is a fast-swimming, schooling species that primarily feeds on zooplankton, small fish, and benthic invertebrates. Due to its significant adult size and pelagic nature, this species is unsuitable for typical home aquariums and is only found in very large public aquariums.
