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The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix ), called tailor in Australia,[LINK:
http://www.marine.csiro.au/caabsearch/caab_search.caab_report?spcode=37334002]
CAAB taxon report for Pomatomus saltatrix at the CSIRO is a species of
popular marine game-fish found in all climates. It is the sole species of
the Pomatomidae family.
In South Africa, this fish is commonly known as shad on the east coast,
and elf on the west coast. Shad can not be commercially sold in
KwaZulu-Natal and has a closed season (currently October and November) to
allow for breeding. On the west coast Elf is a commercially fished species.
Other common names are Blue, Chopper, and Anchoa.
The bluefish is a moderately proportioned fish, with a broad, forked tail.
The spiny first dorsal fin is normally folded back in a groove, as are its
pectoral
