Pilotfish

Naucrates ductor (Linnaeus, 1758)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Pilotfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Stable. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameNaucrates ductor
Common namePilotfish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendStable
Class—
OrderPerciformes
FamilyCarangidae
GenusNaucrates
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