Species Profiles: Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (South Florida) - Florida Pompano

摘要

Species profiles are literature summaries of the morphology, range, life history, and environmental requirements of coastal aquatic species. They are designed to assist in environmental impact assessment. Florida pompano is an excellent food fish, so it supports an important commercial and recreational fishery. Larvae live in the open sea, but juveniles use waters along beaches as nursery grounds. Pompano prefer temperatures of 28-32C, and adults apparently prefer salinities of 28-37 ppt.