Blacktip trevally (Caranx heberi)

Scientific name: Caranx heberi Bennett, 1830

Blacktip trevally (Caranx heberi)

The Blacktip trevally (Caranx heberi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, East Africa and Madagascar to Fiji, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia.

Biology

Inhabits clear coastal waters, over rocky reefs. Seldom found in turbid or estuarine waters. Adults in small aggregations near coral reefs. Feeds on fishes and crustaceans. Sold fresh and dried salted in markets. Excellent food fish if cooked properly.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Caranx heberi
Family
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
85.0
Common length
30.0
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa and Madagascar to Fiji, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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