Great Pompano
Trachinotus goodei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery pompano that schools in clear coastal water near coral, with juveniles common on clean sandy beaches. Adults reach about half a metre and hunt crustaceans, worms and small fish, though larger ones have been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachinotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159654.
FAQ
- How deep does the Great Pompano live?
- The Great Pompano (Trachinotus goodei) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Great Pompano dangerous to divers?
- The Great Pompano is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Great Pompano get?
- The Great Pompano grows to about 50 cm.