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southern pompano (Trachinotus africanus)
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Carangidae

southern pompano

Trachinotus africanus

Ninety Two Centimeters Carangid Fish of Indonesian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Southeast Asia
  • West Asia
  • Deep-bodied
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Trachinotus africanus, the Southern pompano or African pompano, is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the Indian Ocean.

Maximum length
92 cm
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden and Oman, Mozambique and South Africa to western Indonesia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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