Caranx melampygus (Bluefin trevally)

Identification

Silvery iridescent blue/green with dense spotting on upper side of the body, blue fins. Solitary or in groups.

Status

Most common in the Indo-Pacific and East Central Pacific, but also around Mexico and Panama.

Habitat

Indo-Pacific; Red Sea and East Africa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia, Eastern Central Pacific, Mexico to Panama. Pelagic species found in coastal waters and seaward reef slopes from 0-190 meters. Juveniles found in shallow sandy inshore waters and rivers.

Reproduction

Reported to be ciguatoxic when reaching lengths of over 50cm.

Size

Up to 120cm.

Prey / Predation

They feed on smaller fish and crustaceans.

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