Fishing for Florida pompano

Trachinotus carolinus
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The Florida pompano is a silvery, deep-bodied fish with a forked tail and a blunt snout. It typically grows to 17-25 inches and weighs 3-5 pounds. Preferring warm coastal waters, it inhabits sandy beaches and estuaries. Its diet consists mainly of crustaceans and small fish. Known for its agile swimming, it is a popular game fish. This summary is AI generated

talan-hausman, Fishbrain angler since 2023

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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

3 ft - 230 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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