Pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 0–400 m.
Scientific name: Coryphaena equiselis · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 146 cm
The pompano dolphinfish is a pelagic coryphaenid found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas; it is a highly migratory species and is frequently misidentified as a juvenile or female of Coryphaena hippurus. It is primarily oceanic but may enter coastal waters, usually forming schools, and it follows boats and may be found under floating objects. It feeds on small fishes and squid, and its eggs and larvae are pelagic. Maximum length is about 146 cm total length, commonly about 50 cm, and it can live four years. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, marketed fresh and considered an excellent food fish, and it is an important game fish in northern South America. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 40 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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