African pompano
Alectis ciliaris
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African pompano (Alectis ciliaris) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 150 cm, with a maximum published weight of 23 kg. Its recorded depth range is 60–100 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, pelagic, coral reefs.
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The African pompano (Alectis ciliaris) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 150 cm and 22.9 kg. It is found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters worldwide, including off Africa, and is characterized by its highly compressed body and elongated anterior fin rays in juveniles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 22,9 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 60-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs
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Taxonomy
| Orden | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Familia | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Especies | Alectis ciliaris |
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