Brassy Trevally (Juvenile) (Caranx papuensis)

Also known as Brassy Kingfish, Greenback Trevally, Papuan Trevally, Tealeaf Trevally, Trevally

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Also known as Brassy Kingfish, Greenback Trevally, Papuan Trevally, Tealeaf Trevally, Trevally.

Found singly or in schools, swimming high in the water column, over lagoons and seaward reefs, sometimes entering rivers.
They feed on fish.
Juvenile found in estuaries.
Length - 88cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Indo-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/6360

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Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Brassy Trevally (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Brassy Trevally

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