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African Pompano Fishing Information
source: myfwc.com
illustrations: Diane Rome Peebles
Description: Body is deep and compressed.
Coloration is metalic -blue above, silvery below.
Snout is blunt. Pelvic fins are longer than the
maxilla. Second dorsal and anal fins are
falcate.
Size: to 91cm (3 ft.) and 19 kg (42 lbs)
Where found: Young are found in the open
ocean. Adults are found to depths of 55m (180
ft.) often associated with reefs, wrecks and
rock ledges.
Remarks: Great fighter and good to eat.
Often found in schools over structure.
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