False Trevally
Lactarius lactarius
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 15–100 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
A silvery schooling fish of shallow coastal waters, the false trevally feeds on small animals living in the sand down to about a hundred metres. It is a common food fish across its range, sold fresh or dried and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Lactariidae › Lactarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218381.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Trevally live?
- The False Trevally (Lactarius lactarius) is typically found at 15–100 m.
- Is the False Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The False Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False Trevally get?
- The False Trevally grows to about 40 cm.