The American butterfish is similar in appearance to its close relative, the harvestfish (Peprilus alepidotus), but can be distinguished by its much lower dorsal and tail fin.
Butterfish are short-lived and grow rapidly. Few live to more than 3 years of age, and most are sexually mature at age 1. Spawning occurs during June and July. They are semi-pelagic, and form loose schools that feed upon small invertebrates.
Butterfish are actually a fast-growing, short-lived, pelagic fishes that form loose schools, often near the surface. It is a thin, deep-bodied, more or less oval and silvery fishes of the family Stromateidae (order Perciformes).
Butterfish, also known as sablefish, is a type of deep-sea fish that has gained considerable popularity among seafood lovers in recent years. One of the reasons for its popularity is its delicate and distinctive flavor.
Butterfish, any of the thin, deep-bodied, more or less oval and silvery fishes of the family Stromateidae (order Perciformes). Butterfishes are found in warm and temperate seas and are characterized by a small mouth, forked tail, and a single dorsal fin.
Scientific Name Peprilus triacanthus Common Name butterfish Kingdom Animalia Location in Taxonomic Tree
Alaskan Sablefish is a premium deep-water whitefish known for its high Omega-3 content. It is called "Butterfish" due to its rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture and high oil levels. It works by utilizing its dense fat stores to remain succulent even when cooked at high temperatures.
Butterfish is a catch-all name with more than one meaning. In North America, it often points to the true American butterfish (Peprilus triacanthus), a small, delicate, mildly sweet fish that cooks in minutes.