Steel pompano are streamlined silver fish found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters, often cruising in small groups near reefs and sandy patches. They reach about 30 cm and are recognisable by their sleek, compressed body and metallic sheen. These fast-moving hunters feed on small fish and crustaceans, darting swiftly through the water column—a thrilling sight when a school passes through during a dive.
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Steel Pompano
Trachinotus stilbe
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