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The Black trevally (Seriolella brama) is a brackish-water fish of the family Centrolophidae that grows up to 76 cm.
Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; continental shelf and slope.
Description
The common warehou is a schooling marine fish of the medusafish family (Centrolophidae) from the temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 76 cm and has a deep, blue-grey body with a dark blotch behind the gill opening. Adults inhabit the continental shelf and slope, from shallow to hundreds of metres, and form schools. Juveniles sometimes shelter under floating jellyfish. As an omnivore it feeds on salps, jellyfishes, zooplankton and small fishes. The common warehou is an important commercial fish. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black trevally?
The Black trevally has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Dark blotch behind the gill opening; schooling commercial fish, juveniles shelter under jellyfish.
Where does the Black trevally live?
The Black trevally lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Black trevally get?
The Black trevally grows to a maximum of about 76 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Black trevally dangerous to humans?
No, the Black trevally is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black trevally edible?
Yes, the Black trevally is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Seriolella
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