Domine | |
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Perciformes |
Family: | Gempylidae |
Genus: |
Epinnula Poey, 1854 |
Species: | E. magistralis |
Binomial name | |
Epinnula magistralis Poey, 1854 |
The domine is a tropical species of snake mackerel found in all oceans at depths of from 100 to 185 metres (328 to 607 ft). This species can reach a length of 100 centimetres (39 in) SL though most do not exceed 45 centimetres (18 in) SL. While not specifically targeted, this fish is edible and is eaten when caught. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.