Shadow Trevally
Carangoides dinema
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 85 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast trevally of coastal waters, the shadow trevally hunts other fish alone or in schools along steep drop offs, usually in fifteen metres or less. It reaches about eighty five centimetres and shadows its prey before striking.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Carangoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218401.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shadow Trevally live?
- The Shadow Trevally (Carangoides dinema) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Shadow Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Shadow Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shadow Trevally get?
- The Shadow Trevally grows to about 85 cm.