Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis)

Scientific name: Coryphaena equiselis Linnaeus, 1758

Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis)

The Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) is a marine fish of the family Coryphaenidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24°C (75°F).

Pompano dolphinfish care at a glance

Temperature
24°C (75°F)

Biology

Primarily an oceanic species but may enter coastal waters. Usually forms schools. Follows boats and may be found under floating objects. Feeds on small fishes and squid. Eggs and larvae are pelagic. Marketed fresh and considered an excellent food fish. An important game fish in northern South America.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Coryphaena equiselis
Family
Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
127
Common length
50.0
Environment
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous; depth range 0 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. Frequently misidentified as juvenile or female of Coryphaena hippurus. Highly migratory species, Annex I of the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: experimental; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=4)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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