The Gafftopsail pompano is a sleek, silver-bodied fish with a deep, laterally compressed shape and a distinctive forked tail. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on crustaceans and small fish. Typically reaching 12-18 inches and weighing 1-3 pounds, it is known for its agile swimming and schooling behavior, often found in warm, tropical waters. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Gafftopsail pompano
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Gafftopsail pompano
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez
length · weight
Gafftopsail pompano
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez
length · weight
Gafftopsail pompano
length · weight
Gafftopsail pompano
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez
length · weight
Gafftopsail pompano
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez
length · weight


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