GAFFTOPSAIL POMPANO

Trachinotus rhodopus

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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- Chordates +
  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
      - Jacks and pompanos +
        
        Pompanos +
        
        Gafftopsail pompano
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Inhabits inshore sandy areas and also clear waters around reefs and rocky areas (Ref. 9283). Feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 9283). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283).

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