Longfin Trevally
Atropus armatus
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 1–59 m
- Max size: 58 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A trevally of inshore reefs near coral and rock, it patrols the reef edge alone or in small groups down to about 60 metres. The young may enter estuaries, and one has been seen shadowing a larger fish as a moving screen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Atropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1802001.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longfin Trevally live?
- The Longfin Trevally (Atropus armatus) is typically found at 1–59 m.
- Is the Longfin Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Longfin Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longfin Trevally get?
- The Longfin Trevally grows to about 58 cm.