False Trevally (Lactarius lactarius)

Also known as Big-jawed Jumber, Milk Trevally, Milkfish, Silver Lactarid, Whitefish

Description

Also known as Big-jawed Jumber, Milk Trevally, Milkfish, Silver Lactarid, Whitefish.

Found in schools, over soft bottoms, of estuaries and coastal waters.
They feed on benthic fish and invertebrates.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 15-100m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

The False Trevally is the only member in the Lactariidae family and is an important food source. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/363

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