Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus)

Also known as Giant Dart, Giant Leatherskin, Giant Queenfish, Giant Trevally, Largemouth Queenfish, Leatherjacket, Leatherskin, Queenfish, Queenie, Skinny, Skinnyfish, Talang Leatherskin, Trevally, Whitefish

Description

Also known as Giant Dart, Giant Leatherskin, Giant Queenfish, Giant Trevally, Largemouth Queenfish, Leatherjacket, Leatherskin, Queenfish, Queenie, Skinny, Skinnyfish, Talang Leatherskin, Trevally, Whitefish.

Found in small schools, around estuaries, and coastal waters, of reefs and off-shore islands.
They feed on cephalopods, fish, and small invertebrates.
Length - 120cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Jacks are fast swimming fish that can roam over great distances. The larger fish hunt other fish and the smaller fish eat zooplankton. In turn they are hunted by large Tuna and Dolphins. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1950

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