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Trachinotus rhodopus

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Trachinotus rhodopus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Family: Carangidae
Genus: Trachinotus
Species:
T. rhodopus
Binomial name
Trachinotus rhodopus

The gafftopsail pompano (Trachinotus rhodopus) is a species of jack in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.

Distribution and habitat

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Gafftopsail pompanos are found in the eastern Pacific. Their range extends from Zuma Beach in southern California to Peru and the Galapagos Islands.[2] They are more common around the Gulf of California and Peru.

Description

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The maximum size for this fish is 61 centimetres (24 in) but usually grows up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in).[2] It is diamond shaped with yellow fins. The colouration of this fish is silver.

Ecology

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Diet

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Trachinotus rhodopus feeds on invertebrates and fish.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Smith-Vaniz, B.; Robertson,R.D.; Dominici, A. (2010). "Trachinotus rhodopus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T155159A4731746. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T155159A4731746.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Trachinotus rhodopus". FishBase. March 2015 version.
  3. ^ "Trachinotus rhodopus - Gafftopsail Pompano". Discover Life. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
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