Jacks & Trevally
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
SaltwaterCarangidaeNot Evaluated
About
Permit are laterally compressed, disc-shaped fish with deeply forked tails. They are known for their wary nature and powerful swimming ability, often found in shallow coastal waters and flats searching for food.
- Average size
- 12-48 inches, 5-50 lbs
- Colors
- Silver with dusky fins, sometimes with a golden hue on the belly
- Diet
- Crabs, shrimp, clams, and other benthic invertebrates
- Region
- Southeastern United States, including Florida, and the Caribbean
