Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin

Chris V · 12-20-2009, 09:17 PM

Meant to post this a while back but couldn't find the pics

Its been asked a lot on here in the past what the differences are between a pompano dolphin and a "common" dolphin and took these pics to give a clear comparison. During a trip in June of '08 we were on a great weedline and had great action with dolphin up to 30lbs or so and after catching a bunch on rod we started to spear 'em. While in the water I had a group of schoolies come up to me and could easily pick out at least 3 pompano dolphin in the mix so I shot one. In the top pick you can clearly see some major differences in thebody depth, coloration and the "small face" look on the pompano dolphin (top). In the bottom pic, the dolphin is still alive and showing the typical colors of a pompano dolphin.

Thought it would be nice to share

yakdiver · 12-20-2009, 09:54 PM

That's very cool. I didn't even know there was such a thing. Thanks for sharing.

Hibauchery · 12-23-2009, 02:34 PM

Very cool post, popper... great info... I love this forum...:clap

skram · 12-30-2009, 12:44 AM

That day was awesome. I forgot about the pompano dolphin. I needed of that pic. Thanks

Magic236 · 12-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Great illustration.....it my understanding that Pompano Dolphin don't grow to much more than 3 lbs.

Chris V · 12-30-2009, 10:07 AM

Magic, the biggest one I ever saw was in a mix of chickens someone brought up to the cleaning table one day. They had 3 of them along with about 50 "normal" mahi. The biggest was about 4lbs and if it wasn't that big I don't know if I would have even noticed it.

reelfinatical · 12-30-2009, 10:34 AM

The ones we got bk in march of this year-- http://dolphintagging.homestead.com/Mar09Nwsltr.pdf

they encourage reporting them but that's up to whomever

here's their comparison chart too --http://dolphintagging.homestead.com/TipsLinks.html

the first ones were tricky to i d but thrown against regulars it's sorta easy to see the diff now

Liquid Fun · 03-08-2010, 06:18 PM

Here is the link for pompano dolphin at the Florida Museum of Natural History if anyone wants to read more on this species.

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/galler...nodolphin.html

Chris Hood · 03-12-2010, 11:57 AM

Man Chris you sure are awesome!

Chris V · 03-12-2010, 12:40 PM

I do my best Chris, stop by the shop if you'd like a picture with me

12-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#1
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Meant to post this a while back but couldn't find the pics Its been asked a lot on here in the past what the differences are between a pompano dolphin and a "common" dolphin and took these pics to give a clear comparison. During a trip in June of '08 we were on a great weedline and had great action with dolphin up to 30lbs or so and after catching a bunch on rod we started to spear 'em. While in the water I had a group of schoolies come up to me and could easily pick out at least 3 pompano dolphin in the mix so I shot one. In the top pick you can clearly see some major differences in thebody depth, coloration and the "small face" look on the pompano dolphin (top). In the bottom pic, the dolphin is still alive and showing the typical colors of a pompano dolphin. Thought it would be nice to share __________________

12-20-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
yakdiver Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 181	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin That's very cool. I didn't even know there was such a thing. Thanks for sharing.

12-23-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
Hibauchery Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Very cool post, popper... great info... I love this forum...:clap

12-30-2009, 12:44 AM	#4
skram Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Shores AL. Posts: 76	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin That day was awesome. I forgot about the pompano dolphin. I needed of that pic. Thanks

12-30-2009, 09:01 AM	#5
Magic236 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham/Destin Posts: 693	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Great illustration.....it my understanding that Pompano Dolphin don't grow to much more than 3 lbs.

12-30-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Magic, the biggest one I ever saw was in a mix of chickens someone brought up to the cleaning table one day. They had 3 of them along with about 50 "normal" mahi. The biggest was about 4lbs and if it wasn't that big I don't know if I would have even noticed it. __________________

12-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#7
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin The ones we got bk in march of this year-- http://dolphintagging.homestead.com/Mar09Nwsltr.pdf they encourage reporting them but that's up to whomever here's their comparison chart too --http://dolphintagging.homestead.com/TipsLinks.html the first ones were tricky to i d but thrown against regulars it's sorta easy to see the diff now

03-08-2010, 06:18 PM	#8
Liquid Fun Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Here is the link for pompano dolphin at the Florida Museum of Natural History if anyone wants to read more on this species. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/galler...nodolphin.html

03-12-2010, 11:57 AM	#9
Chris Hood Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange Beach, AL Posts: 351	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin Man Chris you sure are awesome!

03-12-2010, 12:40 PM	#10
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	RE: Differences in pompano dolphin and "common" dolphin I do my best Chris, stop by the shop if you'd like a picture with me __________________

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