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Cayenne Pompano

Trachinotus cayennensis Cuvier 1832

Trophic Strategy

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Adults are found over sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters and river mouths (Ref. 35237). Juveniles often found in estuaries (9626).
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Biology

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Adults are found over sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters and river mouths (Ref. 35237). Juveniles often found in estuaries (9626). Spawning generally occurs in summer. Eggs are pelagic (Ref. 35237). Good food fish, consumed fresh (Ref. 9626).
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Importance

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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this genus
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