Bluespotted Trevally
Caranx bucculentus
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 7–63 m
- Max size: 66 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A trevally of prawn trawling grounds close to the coast, the bluespotted feeds mainly on bottom crustaceans and small fishes. It rides up and down the water column through the day, possibly tracking its prey, and spawns year round. Adults reach around two thirds of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Caranx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273270.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespotted Trevally live?
- The Bluespotted Trevally (Caranx bucculentus) is typically found at 7–63 m.
- Is the Bluespotted Trevally dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespotted Trevally is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespotted Trevally get?
- The Bluespotted Trevally grows to about 66 cm.