Saltwater
Silver Pomfret
Pampus argenteus
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (October-February)
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–50 m
Habitat
Coastal waters and estuaries of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific at 5-50 m depth. Found over muddy and sandy bottoms.
Behavior
Schooling fish that feeds on jellyfish, small crustaceans, and plankton. Highly prized table fish across Asia.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with shrimp
- Drift fishing with small bait
- Light tackle with cut bait
- Gill netting (traditional)
