Fishing for Guinean pompano

Trachinotus maxillosus

The Guinean pompano is a coastal fish known for its streamlined, silvery body and forked tail. Typically reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 5 pounds, it inhabits warm Atlantic waters near West Africa. This species primarily feeds on small crustaceans and fish. Guinean pompanos are agile swimmers, often found in schools near sandy or rocky substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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