Pompano Dolphin(Corypheana equiselis)

Quick Facts

  • Other Names: blue dolphin, little dolphin, mahi mahi
  • Size Range: up to 9-pounds
  • Native Species?: Yes
  • Food Value: excellent eating

Much more rare than the common dolphin(C. hippurus), the pompano dolphin has several characteristics that help to distinguish it from the common dolphin. The pompano’s highest body depth happens about mid-body as opposed to just behind the head in the common dolphin. The anal fin of the pompano dolphin does not have a pointed lobe at the beginning of it and all of its anal fin rays are the same length. The tooth patch on the tongue is also rectangular on the pompano while it is smaller and oval shaped in the common dolphin. Pompano dolphin may tend to be more blue and less colorful than the common dolphin.

The pompano dolphin is much more rare than the common dolphin and the two can be mixed in the same school. There is not much scientific data known about the pompano dolphin and the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Straights are thought to be the most prevalent places where they are found.

Related Habitats:
Other Highly Migratory Species: Bonnethead Shark Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Blue Marlin Dolphin Dusky Shark Great Hammerhead Shark Yellowfin Tuna White Marlin
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The use of chunks of cut bait, usually fish, to attract game fish to the boat. The hook is then placed in one of the chunks and tossed out to free-line down. Also could be considered chumming, but the size of the pieces are bigger and gives the fish something to start feeding on.

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Live bait is a term given to many different types of fish, crustaceans, insects and worms that are popular food items for fish and used by fishermen for bait. There are many benefits to live bait as well as a few cons. The pros normally out weigh the negatives, and live bait is widely used. The biggest benefit for fishermen is that they are using the real thing and often puts a fish's guard down. Small fish, crabs, shrimp, clams, crickets and the good ole earthworm are all used to entice a fish to the hook. The only negatives to live bait is just that, keeping it alive. Sometimes catching it can be a challenge, as only some species can be bought as live bait. No matter how you get it, live bait is a great way to target many types of fish.

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