1,280 observationsLeast Concern
Pompano
Trachinotus ovatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Carangidae ›Genus: Trachinotus
About
Trachinotus ovatus, the pompano, is a species of fish in the Jack family. It has large, strong fins. It is common in the Mediterranean Sea, and in the Atlantic Ocean from the Bay of Biscay to Guinea. It is seldom found further north.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pompano is Trachinotus ovatus.
- The Pompano has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Pompano belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pompano belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pompano belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Pompano belongs to the order Carangiformes.
- Pompano belongs to the family Carangidae.
- Pompano belongs to the genus Trachinotus.