Snubnose Dart and Similar Species
Trachinotus Blochii
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Key differences: While similar in body shape and fin structure, T. falcatus (Permit) typically has a more pronounced, often yellowish, patch on its belly and a more silvery overall coloration without the strong yellowish fin tint of T. blochii. Permit also tends to grow larger and has a slightly different geographic distribution (primarily Western Atlantic).
Smallspotted Dart
Trachinotus botla
Key differences: T. botla (Smallspotted Dart) can be distinguished by the presence of several small, dark spots arranged in a row along the lateral line, which are absent in T. blochii. Its body is also generally less deep than T. blochii.
Largespotted Dart
Trachinotus anak
Key differences: T. anak (Largespotted Dart) has distinct, larger dark spots on its flanks, typically 3-5, which are absent in T. blochii. Its body shape is also generally more elongated than the very deep-bodied T. blochii.
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