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Pilot fish

Naucrates ductor

Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor)Common
Fishcarnivore

The pilot fish is a sleek swimmer found in warm, open oceans around the globe. It belongs to the jackfish family and is known for its carnivorous diet. These fish often hitch rides alongside larger marine animals.

  • Pilot fish live in warm or tropical seas worldwide.
  • They are part of the jackfish family, Carangidae.
  • These carnivorous fish often swim near larger marine creatures.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Naucrates ductor
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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