Palometa

Scientific name : Trachinotus goodei

Family : Carangidae (trevally, yellowtail, liche… 147 species)
Size : Up to 50 cm
Distribution : Caribbean coasts, from Florida to Brazil

Biology : This small trevally lives in relatively loose schools, mainly in very shallow waters, often above sandy bottoms. It feeds on invertebrates, small fish, and insects that have fallen from mangrove foliage.

IUCN status : Least concern