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Black escolar
Lepidocybium flavobrunneum
Family
Gempylidae
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
45 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Overview
Escolar are a species of snake mackerel with a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and temperate oceans at depths of 200 to 1,100 meters. Also known as snake mackerel or walu walu, it is the only member of its genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big do Black escolar get?+
Black escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) can reach up to 200 cm in length and 45 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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