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Background: knowing the essential amino acid (EAA) requirement values is fundamental to formulate good quality and cost-effective fish feeds. However, such requirements have been established for few fish species. The estimation of amino acid requirements based on amino acid composition of fish is a fast and reliable alternative. Objective: to determine whole-body and muscle amino acid composition of Plata pompano (Trachinotus marginatus) and estimate its EAA requirements. Methods: EAA requirements were estimated using A/E ratios [(Individual EAA/Total EAA) * 1000]. Results: hystidine, leucine, lysine and phenylalanine were present in higher concentrations in muscle tissue in comparison with the whole-body. On the other hand, arginine, isoleucine, methionine, tryptophan and valine concentration were not different between whole-body and muscle. A/E ratios for Plata pompano determined in the present study are similar to those reported in other fish species, although valine A/E ratios were slightly smaller. Conclusion: until dose-response experiments are conducted to precisely determine EAA requirements, the estimated EAA values using whole-body EAA-as proposed in this study-could be used to formulate diets for Plata pompano. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]