title: Trachinotus rhodopus
text: # Trachinotus rhodopus
  
  The gafftopsail pompano (Trachinotus rhodopus) is a species of jack in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Gafftopsail pompanos are found in the eastern Pacific. Their range extends from Zuma Beach in southern California to Peru and the Galapagos Islands. They are more common around the Gulf of California and Peru.
  
  ## Description
  
  The maximum size for this fish is 61 centimetres (24 in) but usually grows up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in). It is diamond shaped with yellow fins. The colouration of this fish is silver.
  
  ## Ecology
  
  ### Diet
  
  Trachinotus rhodopus feeds on invertebrates and fish.
  
  