Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Genus Trachinotus | |
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Similar Trachinotus africanus, Selene brevoortii, Seriola peruana, Cocinero, Green jack | ||
The gafftopsail pompano, (Trachinotus rhodopus) is a species of jack in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.
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Distribution and habitat
Gafftopsail pompanos are found in the eastern Pacific. Their range extends from Zuma Beach in southern California to Peru and the Galapagos Islands. They are more common around the Gulf of California and Peru.
Description
The maximum size for this fish is 61 centimetres (24 in) but usually grows up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in). It is diamond shaped with yellow fins. The colouration of this fish is silver.
Diet
Trachinotus rhodopus feeds on invertebrates and fish.
References
Trachinotus rhodopus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA