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Pompano
Trachinotus ovatus
Photo: Etrusko25 · Public domain
Knowing the Pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents open water and is found between 0 and 20 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Palometa (es) · Palometa (pt) · Liche glauque (fr) · Leccia stella (it) · Κοκάλι (el) · Balavica (hr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Pompano?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Pompano found?
Usually between 0 and 20 m, mostly over open water.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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