Florida pompano

Florida Pompano
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Perciformes
Genus:	Trachinotus; Linnaeus, 1766

One of the many Pompanos, the Florida Pompano is a marine fish in the Trachinotus genus of the Carangidae species. It can be found in the Atlantic Ocean. ^[1] It is also one of the many fishes that are currently being farmed through aquaculture.

Life Span

The Florida Pompano is a fast growing species and attains a length of about 8 inches after its first year, lasting from only about 3 to 4 years ^[2]. Its life span is what makes it a popular choice for aquaculture ^[3].

Habitat

The Florida Pompano are usually found in the Atlantic Ocean. Contrary to its name, it can be found in other places then Florida. Its range is extended from Massachusetts to Brazil, but is more common in areas near Florida. The adult Florida Pompano is typically found in more salinated areas and likes to stay and relatively warm waters (70-89 degrees Fahrenheit), so it migrates northward in the summer, and down south in the fall ^[4]. It likes to stay away from clear water regions, such as the Bahamas. ^[5]

Aquaculture

Because the Florida Pompano is such a popular food and sport fish, it is in high demand. This is why it is a popular choice for aquaculture. It also has a tolerance for low salinity waters and grows quickly^[6].

References

External links

[1] ttp://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Trachi_caroli.htm

[2] ttp://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?page=f_enc_FloridaPompano

[3] ttp://www.mote.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=marine_pompano&category=Aquaculture%20Research%20and%20Development

[4] ttp://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?page=f_enc_FloridaPompano

[5] ttp://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Trachi_caroli.htm

[6] ttp://www.mote.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=marine_pompano&category=Aquaculture%20Research%20and%20Development

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