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The Blackblotch pompano (Trachinotus kennedyi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 90 cm.
Description
The blackblotch pompano is a jack (Carangidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body with a deeply forked tail and sickle-shaped fins. Adults live in coastal waters and are common in shallow water. With its strong jaws it cracks mainly molluscs, alongside crustaceans and small fishes. It is a valued sport and food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackblotch pompano?
The Blackblotch pompano has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep silver body with a deeply forked tail; crushes molluscs, valued sport fish.
Where does the Blackblotch pompano live?
The Blackblotch pompano lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; coastal waters, shallow water.
How big does the Blackblotch pompano get?
The Blackblotch pompano grows to a maximum of about 90 cm. On average the species is around 40 cm.
Is the Blackblotch pompano dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackblotch pompano is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackblotch pompano edible?
Yes, the Blackblotch pompano is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Trachinotus
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