Golden trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
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The golden trevally from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from South Africa to Central America. It is the only member of its genus.
- Scientific name
- Gnathanodon speciosus
- Family
- Carangidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Carangidae
- Order
- Carangiformes
- Synonyms
- Caranx cives, Caranx edentulus, Caranx panamensis, Caranx speciosus, Gnathandon speciosus, Gnathanodon specious, Gnathodon speciosus, Gnathonodon speciosus, Scomber speciosus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, América do Sul, África, América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 120 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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