
Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Carangidae | Coryphaena equiselis | Linnaeus | 1758 | Pompano Dolphinfish |
Coryphaena equiselis
Unique Characters: No spots on body. Greatest body depth in adults more than 25% of standard length. Pectoral fins of adults about half length of head. Dorsal-fin rays 52-59. Tooth patch on tongue broad and square. Anal fin margin relatively straight.
Similar Species: Dolphinfish Coryphaena hippurus. Small dark spots on sides. Greatest body depth in adults less than 25% of standard length. Pectoral fins of adults more than half length of head. Dorsal-fin rays 58-66. Tooth patch on tongue small and oval. Anal fin margin falcate.


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