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Pompano
Fish species identification guide
Identification
A deep, flattened, silvery body with a yellowish tint on the belly and a forked tail.
Where It's Found
Sandy beaches and nearshore surf zones of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, often feeding in the wash where waves break.
Fishing Notes
A favorite surf-fishing target — small sand fleas or shrimp fished on a Carolina rig or pompano rig in the surf zone is the classic technique.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Trachinotidae
Genus
Trachinotuslacépède
Order
Carangiformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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