Southern Pompano
Trachinotus africanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–50 m
- Max size: 92 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A heavy bodied pompano of reef and rocky outcrop, the southern pompano usually swims in pairs between twenty and fifty metres but can go solitary or form schools. Adults crush mussels and crabs with strong jaws, while the young shelter in quiet bays.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachinotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218439.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Pompano live?
- The Southern Pompano (Trachinotus africanus) is typically found at 20–50 m.
- Is the Southern Pompano dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Pompano is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Pompano get?
- The Southern Pompano grows to about 92 cm.