Shortfin pompano
(Trachinotus teraia)

Classification

Species: Trachinotus teraia
Genus: Trachinotus - Pompanos
Family: Carangidae - Jacks
Order: Carangiformes - Jacks
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Shortfin pompano
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Tropical
Native to coast of: Africa
Distribution: Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean

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