Trachinotus cayennensis Cuvier, 1832
Cayenne pompano
photo by Rotundo, M.M.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Trachinotinae
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Guajira Peninsula, Colombia and Venezuela to Paraiba, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found over sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters and river mouths (Ref. 35237). Juveniles often found in estuaries (9626). Spawning generally occurs in summer. Eggs are pelagic (Ref. 35237). Good food fish, consumed fresh (Ref. 9626).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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