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The Alexandria pompano (Alectis alexandrina) is a saltwater fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Eastern Atlantic from Morocco to Angola, including the southern Mediterranean Sea.
Description
The Alexandria pompano is a streamlined predator of the family Carangidae reaching about 100 cm. Juveniles have a very deep, strongly compressed body with thread-like elongated fin rays and five dark cross-bars; with growth the body becomes more elongate and silvery with a blue tint on the upper side. The species occurs in the eastern Atlantic, from Morocco to Angola, and the southern Mediterranean, to about 70 m. Adults live solitarily near the bottom in coastal water, while juveniles drift pelagically. It hunts squid and fishes and is a valued food fish across its range.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Alexandria pompano?
The Alexandria pompano has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep, strongly compressed body that becomes more elongate with age; juveniles with thread-like fin rays and five dark vertical bars.
Where does the Alexandria pompano live?
The Alexandria pompano lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic from Morocco to Angola, including the southern Mediterranean Sea.
How big does the Alexandria pompano get?
The Alexandria pompano grows to a maximum of about 100 cm. On average the species is around 60 cm.
Is the Alexandria pompano dangerous to humans?
No, the Alexandria pompano is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Alexandria pompano edible?
Yes, the Alexandria pompano is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Alectis
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