American butterfish
Atlantic butterfish
peprilus triacanthus latin

Relatively little is known about the American butterfish considering it is an important food source and a common species.

American butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus .

The American butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus, is a butterfish of the family Stromateidae.

The American butterfish spawns in the Gulf of Maine during the summer months, peaking in July.

Peprilus triacanthus, American butterfish or Palometa estrecha - (Peck, 1804)

The American butterfish is similar in appearance to its close relative, the harvestfish (Peprilus alepidotus), but can be distinguished by its much lower dorsal and tail fin.

American butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus .

The American butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus, is a butterfish of the family Stromateidae.