Ladyfish
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Scientific Name
Elops saurus
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Common Names
Ten-pounder, Skipjack, Chiro, Bananafish
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Description
Ladyfish have an elongated body that is compact yet slender. They range in coloration from a lighter, silver blue to a darker blue-black. The first dorsal fin and dual anal fins all start at the same area of the body. The ladyfish also has a widely forked tail
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Habitat & Behaviour
Ladyfish can be found in coastal features such as lagoons, mangroves and bays sometimes venturing into freshwater rivers or canals. These fish form large schools feeding near the surface.
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Natural Prey
The Ladyfish subsists on a diet comprised of smaller fish and crustaceans.
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Handling Tips
No teeth to worry about so you can lip them. Slightly sharp gill plates, can cut your finger while moving around (they flop around a lot). Also known to crap all over everything in the boat so be careful!!!
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