African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
Also called african pomps, threadfin trevally
A large, diamond-shaped jack with extremely long, thread-like dorsal and anal fin filaments when young that shorten with age. Known for its silvery body and powerful fighting ability.
African Pompano at a glance
- Scientific name
- Alectis ciliaris
- Typical size
- 24-42 inches
- IGFA world record
- 50 lbs 8 oz
- State record
- 50 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Deep wrecks and reefs. Juveniles have long trailing filaments. Strong fighters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a african pompano through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAfrican Pompano questions people ask
African Pompano is Alectis ciliaris. Anglers also call it african pomps, threadfin trevally.
A typical african pompano runs 24-42 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 50 lbs 8 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every african pompano you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep wrecks and reefs. Juveniles have long trailing filaments. Strong fighters. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record african pompano weighed 50 lbs 8 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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