Trachinotus falcatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Labrus falcatus, ... more
Common names	Pompaneau plume, Pámpano palometa, Yellow-wax pompano, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 122 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 94.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3277); max. published weight: 36.0 kg (Ref. 5217)

Length at first maturity

L_m 54.7, range 48 - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m (Ref. 3277), usually 0 - 30 m (Ref. 55175)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 42°N - 25°S, 100°W - 30°W (Ref. 55175)

Western Atlantic: Massachusetts, USA to southeastern Brazil, including Bahamas and many of the West Indies.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Dorsal and anal fins have very long, dark anterior lobes (Ref. 26938). No scutes; a broad patch of orange-yellow on abdomen in front of anal fin; pectoral fins blackish (Ref. 13442).

Adults frequently in channels or holes, over sandy flats, around reefs, and at times over mud bottoms; usually solitary or in small schools; smaller fish tolerate brackish water. Spawn offshore (Ref. 26938). During the summer, juveniles are found in large schools especially in the surf zone along sandy beaches. Adults feed on mollusks, crabs, shrimps, and small fishes; juveniles on benthic invertebrates. Excellent food fish (Ref. 9626). Highly esteemed game fish caught on light tackle (Ref. 26938).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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