African Pompano

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African Pompano
Image:African pompano.jpg
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Carangidae
Genus: Alectis
Species: A. ciliaris
Binomial name
Alectis ciliaris

The African Pompano, Alectis ciliaris, inhabits waters from 65 to 80 degrees Farenheit. This fish ranges from about 5 pounds to 50 pounds, and lives around the Florida Keys, the Caribbean, and the African coast. The African Pompano is actually not a true pompano, but a jack. It fights hard and is fun to catch on light tackle. This fish is also somewhat good for eating.