Trachinotus cayennensis Cuvier, 1832
Cayenne pompano
Trachinotus cayennensis
photo by FAO

 Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Trachinotinae
 Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 70 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Guajira Peninsula, Colombia and Venezuela to Paraiba, Brazil.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults are found over sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters and river mouths (Ref. 35237). Juveniles often found in estuaries (9626). Spawning generally occurs in summer. Eggs are pelagic (Ref. 35237). Good food fish, consumed fresh (Ref. 9626).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 25.09.14
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.08.94

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