The Shortfin pompano is a sleek, silver fish known for its compressed body and forked tail. It inhabits warm coastal waters and feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it exhibits agile swimming behavior and is often found in schools near reefs and sandy bottoms. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Shortfin pompano
7 in · 7 oz


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