Irish Pompano
Diapterus auratus
A small silvery fish with a golden sheen found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters. Part of the mojarra family, these fish have protrusible mouths used for feeding on small invertebrates.
Irish Pompano at a glance
- Scientific name
- Diapterus auratus
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Golden mojarras inhabit shallow coastal waters, mangroves, and estuaries throughout the Caribbean and western Atlantic. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for other species using small baits near structure or grass beds.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a irish 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™ worksIrish Pompano questions people ask
Irish Pompano is Diapterus auratus.
A typical irish pompano runs 4-8 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every irish pompano you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Golden mojarras inhabit shallow coastal waters, mangroves, and estuaries throughout the Caribbean and western Atlantic. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for other species using small baits near structure or grass beds. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
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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