Golden Trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Golden juveniles shelter among the stinging tentacles of jellyfish, while adults root through sand for buried crustaceans and small fish. Reaching about 120 centimetres, they form schools and famously shadow sharks, large fish and even divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Gnathanodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218429.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Trevally live?
- The Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Golden Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Trevally get?
- The Golden Trevally grows to about 1.2 m.