Palometa


Size:  7-18 in.
ID:   4 dark body bars, long anal and dorsal fins

Class:  Actinopterygii  /  Ray-finned fishes
Order:  Perciformes  /  Perch-like fishes
Family:  Carangidae  / Jacks and Pompanos
Genus Species:  Trachinotus goodei /  Palometa

Habitat:   shallow water, over sand
Typical food:   small fish and mollusks
Other information:  also called "Gafftopsail Pompano" or "Longfin Pompano"


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1. Palometa
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