Great pompano
📖 Overview
Adults form schools in clear coastal areas, usually near coral formations . Juveniles common in clean sandy beaches . Adults feed on crustaceans, polychaete worms, insect pupae, mollusks and fishes . Between 1995 and 2000, at least 2 specimens were traded as aquarium fish at Fortaleza, Ceará .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Dorsal and anal fins have very long, dark anterior lobes . Bluish silver on back, shading to silver on sides, with four narrow dark bars on upper of body .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Great pompano is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 12 m . Subtropical; 43°N - 37°S
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, polychaete worms, insect pupae, mollusks and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon glaucus | Bloch | 1787 | Synonym |
| Trachinotus glaucus | Bloch | 1787 | Heterotypic |
| Trachinotus palometa | Regan | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 42 records indexed .
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