Latin name
Naucrates ductor
Other names
No information
Identification
The fish has five to seven dark vertical stripes on its elongated body and a low dorsal fin with four spines.
Distribution
Widely distributed in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Habitat
Known for accompanying great sharks on their ocean wanderings, as well as whales, rays, schools of various other fish and ships. One fish is said to have followed a sailing ship for 80 days.
Size
Her maximum height can reach 27 inches.
Life history and Behavior
No information
Food and feeding habits
They feed on leftover food, as well as parasites, small fish and invertebrates.
Reproduction
No information
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Squad | Carangiformes |
| Family | Carangidae |
| Genus | Naucrates |
| Species | N. ductor |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Habitat | Pelagic |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
| Maximum length, cm | 70 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Predator |
Pilotfish
Tags: Pilotfish