Swallowtail Dart (Trachinotus coppingeri)

Also known as Dart, Southern Dart, Southern Swallowtail, Surf Bream, Surf Trevally, Swallowtail Pompano, Swallow-tailed Dart, Trevally

Description

Also known as Dart, Southern Dart, Southern Swallowtail, Surf Bream, Surf Trevally, Swallowtail Pompano, Swallow-tailed Dart, Trevally.

Found in pairs or small schools, over shallow, surface waters, and surge zones, of sandy beaches, lagoons, and seaward reefs.
They feed on small fish.
Length 60cm
Depth - 0-5m
Southwest Pacific - Eastern Australia

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/1968

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