Trachinotus teraia Cuvier, 1832

Shortfin pompano

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Trachinotus martini, ... more
Common names	Pompaneau né-bé, Pámpano terayo, Terai pompano, ... more

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Main reference

Smith-Vaniz, W.F., J.-C. Quéro and M. Desoutter. 1990. (Ref. 7097)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 68.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7097); common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26999); max. published weight: 7,900 g (Ref. 3195)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 28°N - 7°S

Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Gabon, including Cape Verde.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 2683). Enters estuaries and occasionally far upstream in rivers (Ref. 4225). Feeds on fish, shrimps, crabs and bivalves (Ref. 28587).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Medium

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Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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