| Description:
bright greenish blue above, yellow on sides, with
capability of flashing purple, chartreuse, and a wide
range of other colors; body tapers sharply from head to
tail; irregular blue or golden blotches scattered over
sides; anterior profile of head on adult males is nearly
vertical; head of females more sloping; the single dark
dorsal fin extends from just behind the head to the tail;
anal fin margin concave and extending from anus to tail. Similar Fish: pompano
dolphin, C. equisetis. The pompano dolphin has
squarish tooth patch on tongue (oval tooth patch on
dolphin) and fewer dorsal rays (48 to 55 versus 55 to 65
on dolphin).
Where found:
OFFSHORE in warm waters.
Size: common to 30
pounds.
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