Banded Rudderfish
Seriola zonata
Size
to 24"
Habitat
Coastal surface waters, congregating around any floating objects
Description
Juveniles ( shown, up to 12" ) are attractively patterned with six or seven dark bars; these are lost in adults, which are also much slimmer. Schools of small Rudderfish can often be found around boats, and even around divers hanging on the anchor line. Pilotfish are similar, but larger and retain dark bars throughout life.
