Orangespotted Trevally
Flavocaranx bajad
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 2 to 70 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A swift trevally of coastal reef slopes and lagoon coral heads, the orangespotted trevally sometimes appears as a bright yellow form that mixes into schools in muddy bays. Juveniles stay alone in sheltered coastal basins, and adults reach about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Flavocaranx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1802008.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangespotted Trevally live?
- The Orangespotted Trevally (Flavocaranx bajad) is typically found at 2 to 70 m.
- Is the Orangespotted Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Orangespotted Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangespotted Trevally get?
- The Orangespotted Trevally grows to about 55 cm.