Indian Pompano

A smaller cousin of the Snubnose Pompano, inhabiting the same sandy beach and surf zone environments across UAE coasts. Similar in shape but smaller overall. An excellent table fish with sweet, firm flesh and a great sport fish for beach anglers.

Species Stats

Diet

Sand crabs, small crustaceans

Habitat

Sandy beaches and surf zones

Local Name (Arabic)

السبن الهندي

Fun Facts

• 1

  Often found in the churning surf zone right at the water's edge.

• 2

  Roots in sand for buried crabs and crustaceans using its blunt snout.

• 3

  Sometimes caught alongside Snubnose Pompano at the same beach locations.

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