Lookdown
NameLookdown
Scientific NameSelene vomer
Common NamesLookdown, Atlantic Lookdown
FamilyCarangidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, North America, South America
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)19
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, peaceful jacks, Snappers, Groupers (non-aggressive types), Large Tangs, Angelfish (large species)
Description
The Lookdown is a distinctive saltwater fish known for its extremely compressed, disc-shaped body and high forehead. Juveniles often exhibit long, trailing dorsal and anal fins, which shorten with age. They are typically silvery with a metallic sheen, sometimes showing faint vertical bars or yellowish markings as juveniles, and are active swimmers.
