Trachinotus stilbe (Jordan & McGregor, 1898)
Steel pompano
Trachinotus stilbe
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Trachinotinae
 Max. size:  34 cm FL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 6 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Ecuador and Peru, including the Revillagigedo and Galapagos islands.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults are found near islands (Ref. 9283). They generally form big schools (Ref. 9283). Not directly targeted for fishing (Ref. 9283).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.11.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.07.13
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 22.06.95

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