divepix - Atlantic Spadefish

Atlantic Spadefish

Aspect:	Silhouette similar to larger angelfish with long rear-swept dorsal and anal fins. Usually silver with vertical black, brown or grey bars of variable intensity, but depending on lighting, can appear grey with brown bars.
Population:	Abundant.
Notable feature:	Usually part of large schools that swims in one direction and without notice all fish in the school will flip 180° offering an impressive sight.
Environment:	Usually found in open waters, at Ilets Pigeon at a depth of between 20 and 30 metres in an arc between the East Jardin de Corail and South of Pointe des Carangues.
Behaviour:	Seemingly unaffected by divers.