Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellowspotted trevally (Carangoides fulvoguttatus) is a fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 120 cm.
Description
The yellowspotted trevally is a large jack (Carangidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 1 m and has a streamlined, silvery body often dotted with small yellow spots and a few dark blotches on the flank. It is a fast predator that hunts in schools or solitarily over coastal reefs, sand flats and in deeper water. It feeds on smaller fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods. The species is a popular sport fish and a valued food fish. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowspotted trevally?
The Yellowspotted trevally is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Small yellow blotches on a silver flank; fast predator and popular sport fish.
Where does the Yellowspotted trevally live?
The Yellowspotted trevally is mostly found around open water. Indo-Pacific; coastal reefs, sand flats and deeper water.
How big does the Yellowspotted trevally get?
The Yellowspotted trevally grows to a maximum of about 120 cm.
Is the Yellowspotted trevally dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowspotted trevally is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellowspotted trevally edible?
Yes, the Yellowspotted trevally is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Carangoides
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