Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
The Florida pompano is a species of marine fish in the Trachinotus (pompano) genus of the family Trachinotidae. It has a compressed body and short snout; coloration varies from blue-greenish silver on the dorsal areas and silver to yellow on the body and fins. It can be found along the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean, depending on the season, and is popular for both sport and commercial fishing. Most Florida pompano caught weigh less than 3 lb (1.4 kg) and are less than 17 in (43 cm) long, though the largest individuals weigh 8–9 lb (3.6–4.1 kg) and reach lengths up to 26 in (66 cm).
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Carangiformes
- Family
- Trachinotidae
- Genus
- Trachinotus