Florida Pompano

The Florida pompano, Trachinotus carolinus is a species of marine fish in the Trachinotus genus (pompanos) of the Carangidae family. It can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the many fish that are currently being farmed through aquaculture.


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Florida Pompano
The Florida pompano are usually found in the Atlantic Ocean. Contrary to its name, it can be found in other places than 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 saline 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. The Florida pompano likes to stay away from clear water regions, such as the Bahamas.
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