The gafftopsail pompano (Trachinotus rhodopus) is a species of jack in the family Carangidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.
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.
The maximum size for this fish is 61cm (24inches) but usually grows up to 25cm (10inches). It is diamond shaped with yellow fins. The colouration of this fish is silver.
Trachinotus rhodopus feeds on invertebrates and fish.[1]