Blackbanded Trevally
Seriolina nigrofasciata
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 20–150 m
- Max size: 77.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults of this trevally roam offshore reefs and rocky bottoms on the continental shelf, sometimes shadowing giants like whale sharks, while young ones shelter under drifting weed rafts. They hunt bottom fish, squid and shrimp, and reach close to 80 centimetres. Anglers and markets prize them as food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Seriolina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218438.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbanded Trevally live?
- The Blackbanded Trevally (Seriolina nigrofasciata) is typically found at 20–150 m.
- Is the Blackbanded Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbanded Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbanded Trevally get?
- The Blackbanded Trevally grows to about 77.5 cm.