Peprilus simillimus

Peprilus simillimus is ray-finned fish in the family Stromateidae and therefore belongs to the order Scombiformes. The fish can reach a length of 28 centimeters.

Habitat
Peprilus simillimus is a saltwater fish. The fish prefers a subtropical climate and lives mainly in the Pacific Ocean. The depth spread is 9 to 91 meters below the surface of the water.

Relationship to humans
Peprilus simillimus is of considerable commercial importance for fishing. In angling, little is hunted for the fish.