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African Pompano

Alectis ciliaris

Seabook: African Pompano

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Max Depth

100 m

Description

Alectis ciliaris is a widely distributed species of tropical marine fish in the jack family, Carangidae. The species is found in tropical waters worldwide, with adults often inhabiting coastlines, while juveniles are usually pelagic, floating with ocean currents. The adult African pompano is similar in appearance to the o... Read more in Seabook

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water