Steel Pompano
Trachinotus stilbe
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 34 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pompano of the eastern Pacific that gathers in big schools near islands in shallow surf zones down to about six metres. It grows to around 34 centimetres and swims with the speed and streamlined shape typical of its kind.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachinotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273298.
FAQ
- How deep does the Steel Pompano live?
- The Steel Pompano (Trachinotus stilbe) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Steel Pompano dangerous to divers?
- The Steel Pompano is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Steel Pompano get?
- The Steel Pompano grows to about 34 cm.