![Coryphaena equiselis](https://ncfishes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Coryphaena-equiselis-1024x577.png)
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.
![Coryphaena hippurus](https://ncfishes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Coryphaena-hippurus-1024x576.png)
![Coryphaena Anal Fin Comparison](https://ncfishes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Coryphaena-1024x576.png)
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