Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Palometa
Size:
On average, palometa grow to 14 inches (35 centimeters).
Diet:
Palometa eat marine worms, shrimp, crabs, bony fishes, squid, mussels and snails.
Range & Habitat:
Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, palometa inhabit coastal reefs, estuaries, and areas with heavy vegetation.
Details:
Palometa are small, silvery fish with dark fins and shading along their forked tails. Their sleek, flat bodies help them swim quickly through the water. These fish often gather in schools near shore. Due to their similar shape, they are sometimes mistaken for Florida pompano, another member of the jack family.