Learn some of the physical characteristics that can help you
properly identify permit and Florida pompano.
Top: Florida
Pompano. Bottom: Permit
| Florida Pompano |
Permit |
| Common to 6 pounds; may reach 8 pounds |
Common to 40 pounds; may reach 50 pounds |
| Fish may show yellow on throat, pelvic, and anal fins |
Fish may show orange or golden tints around breast and anal
fin |
| Dorsal fin begins forward of anal fin |
Dorsal fin begins over anal fin |
| 22 to 27 soft rays in dorsal fin |
17 to 21 soft rays in dorsal fin |
| 20 to 23 soft rays in anal fin |
16 to 19 soft rays in anal fin |
| Have no teeth on tongue at any size |
Small permit have teeth on tongue |
| Up to 25" fork length |
Up to 48" fork length
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