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Palometa

Trachinotus goodei
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Usually less than 20 inches (1 pound)
Similar species
Florida pompano, T. carolinus; and permit, T. falcatus (both lack elongated dorsal and anal fins and lack dark bars on sides) Size: Usually less than 20 inches (1 pound)
Appearance
  • Gray to blue-green on top of head and along the back
  • Bright silver sides, yellowish belly
  • Very elongated dorsal and anal fins, dusky or black with bluish edges
  • Deep body; four narrow bars on the sides, traces of a fifth near the tail
  • No scutes (bone-like projections)
Habitat
Clear water along sandy beaches and bays, and occasionally found over reefs. Most common in south Florida.
Behavior
Spawn offshore in spring, summer and fall.
Additional information
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