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Family Bramidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII / EASTERN PACIFIC

Eumegistus illustris



Cross Seamount, Hawaii
 
   

LUSTROUS POMFRET    MONCHONG

Inhabits open ocean depths to 1600 feet, migrating toward the surface to feed on zooplankton at night.  Lacks scutes on caudal peduncle.  Landed as bycatch by tuna longline vessels, less common in Hawaii than Sicklefin Pomfret.  Attains 18 inches.  Western Indian and Tropical Pacific.