Lookdown
Selene vomer
Also called lookdown, moonfish
A highly compressed, silvery fish with an extremely thin profile and distinctive high forehead that gives it its common name. Known for its diamond-shaped body and ability to nearly disappear when viewed head-on.
Lookdown at a glance
- Scientific name
- Selene vomer
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches
- IGFA world record
- 4 lbs 10 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Nearshore waters, piers, bridges, and inlets. Thin silvery body. Beautiful and unusual shape.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lookdown through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksLookdown questions people ask
Lookdown is Selene vomer. Anglers also call it lookdown, moonfish.
A typical lookdown runs 8-14 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 4 lbs 10 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every lookdown you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Nearshore waters, piers, bridges, and inlets. Thin silvery body. Beautiful and unusual shape. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record lookdown weighed 4 lbs 10 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.