Scientific Name
Trachinotus blochii
Common Name
Snubnose pompano
Biology
Juveniles inhabit sandy shorelines and shallow sandy or muddy bays near river mouths while adults move out in schools to clear seaward reefs. Found near coral and rock reefs (Ref. 5213). Juveniles in small schools, while adults are usually solitary (Ref. 48635). Feeds primarily on sand mollusks and other hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9710).