African pompano
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phylum | Chordata | The African pompano is a widely distributed species of tropical marine fish in the jack family, Carangidae. It is found in tropical waters worldwide, with adults often inhabiting coastlines, while juveniles are usually pelagic, floating with ocean currents. The species lives in depths less than 100 m, consuming a range of crustaceans and small fishes.
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class | Actinopterygii | |
order | Perciformes | |
family | Carangidae | |
genus | Alectis | |
species | A. ciliaris |
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