Reply to Wang, L.; Fan, B. Golden Pompano in China Is Trachinotus anak, Not T. ovatus. Comment on “Li et al. DNA Barcode and Correct Scientific Name of Golden Pompano, an Important Marine Aquaculture Fish Species in China. Fishes 2025, 10, 129” | Synapse
February 11, 2026Open Access
Reply to Wang, L.; Fan, B. Golden Pompano in China Is Trachinotus anak, Not T. ovatus. Comment on “Li et al. DNA Barcode and Correct Scientific Name of Golden Pompano, an Important Marine Aquaculture Fish Species in China. Fishes 2025, 10, 129”
Key Points
The aim is to clarify the correct scientific name of Golden Pompano in aquaculture practices in China.
Reviewing the DNA barcode findings from Li et al.
Analyzing species classification data for Trachinotus anak and T. ovatus
Comparing morphological features relevant to species identification.
Supports classification of Golden Pompano as Trachinotus anak.
Highlights previous misidentification as T. ovatus.
Emphasizes importance of accurate species identification in aquaculture.