Butterfish
NameButterfish
Scientific NamePeprilus triacanthus
Common NamesAtlantic Butterfish, Dollarfish
FamilyStromateidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, North America East Coast
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot typically kept in home aquariums; in very large public aquariums, compatible with other large, peaceful, cold-water marine species.
Description
The Atlantic Butterfish is a deep-bodied, silvery marine fish with a small mouth and a deeply forked caudal fin. They are schooling fish found in coastal waters of the western Atlantic, feeding primarily on zooplankton and small invertebrates. While commercially fished, they are not typically kept in home aquariums due to their size, schooling nature, and specific environmental requirements.
