Trachinotus carolinus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Florida pompano

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Gasterosteus carolinus, ... more
Common names	Pompaneau sole, Pámpano amarillo, Butterfish, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 64.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 3,760 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); brackish; marine; depth range ? - 70 m (Ref. 9626)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 43°N - 9°S

Western Atlantic: Massachusetts, USA through the Gulf of Mexico and scattered localities in the West Indies (Ref. 26938) to Brazil. Absent from clear waters of Bahamas and similar islands (Ref. 7251).
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Occurs in coastal waters, commonly entering bays and estuaries. Juveniles found in sandy beaches exposed to wave action (Ref. 5217). Absent from insular areas with coralline habitats (Ref. 5217). Generally forms small to large schools. Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates and small fish. Excellent food fish (Ref. 9626). Highest priced marine food fish in the USA (Ref. 171). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-4)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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