Brassy Trevally
Caranx papuensis
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 1 to 50 m
- Max size: 88 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The brassy trevally cruises high over lagoon and seaward reefs, sometimes pushing into rivers, while juveniles shelter in estuaries. A strong predator reaching nearly ninety centimetres, it hunts mainly fish, alone or in schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Caranx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218411.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brassy Trevally live?
- The Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) is typically found at 1 to 50 m.
- Is the Brassy Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Brassy Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brassy Trevally get?
- The Brassy Trevally grows to about 88 cm.