Longrakered Trevally
Atropus mentalis
- Group: Jack
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery trevally that reaches about a metre, the longrakered trevally cruises shallow coastal water near reefs. Young fish hunt crustaceans on the bottom, and as they grow they add small fish to their menu.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Atropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1803659.
FAQ
- Is the Longrakered Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Longrakered Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longrakered Trevally get?
- The Longrakered Trevally grows to about 1 m.