Blue Trevally
Ferdauia ferdau
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blue trevally cruises sandy coastal shallows and reef edges down to about 60 metres, alone or in small groups. It hunts molluscs, crabs and other bottom crustaceans, and although prized as food it can rarely carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Carangoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1802000.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Trevally live?
- The Blue Trevally (Ferdauia ferdau) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Blue Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue Trevally get?
- The Blue Trevally grows to about 70 cm.