Pompano Dolphinfish
Coryphaena equiselis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A smaller, more slender cousin of the common dolphinfish, blunt headed and brilliantly coloured, roaming the open ocean and sometimes drifting into coastal water. It schools, follows boats and gathers under floating objects, chasing small fish and squid. Fast growing and good eating, it is sold fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Coryphaenidae › Coryphaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pompano Dolphinfish live?
- The Pompano Dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Pompano Dolphinfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pompano Dolphinfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pompano Dolphinfish get?
- The Pompano Dolphinfish grows to about 1.5 m.