Fishing for Paloma Pompano

Trachinotus patiensis

The Paloma Pompano is a silvery, deep-bodied marine fish with a compressed oval shape and a forked tail. Found in coastal tropical and subtropical waters, it typically grows 12–18 inches long and weighs 2–4 pounds. It is an active, schooling species that often inhabits sandy shallows and displays agile swimming behavior. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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