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Gaff-Topsail Pompano (Trachinotus goodei)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Trachinotus goodei

Jordan & Evermann, 1896

Gaff-Topsail Pompano

Also known as: Palometa, Pompano, Banner Pompano, Camade Fish, Cobbler, Gaff-Topsail, Gafftopsail

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–12 m

Max size

50 cm

Max weight

560 g

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Carangiformes

Family

Carangidae

Where to find it

occasional

Aruba

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