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Barcheek Trevally

Craterognathus plagiotaenia

Also known as: Barcheek Kingfish, Island Jack, Oblique-banded, Oblique-banded Trevally, Shortridge Trevally, Trevally, Carangoides plagiotaenia

Adult
@neanderthal · in my own bungalow, Thailand · February 20141 / 1
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Overview

Found singly or in schools, over shallow waters, along edges of steep outer reef and lagoon slopes.

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.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Head & Mouth
black cheek bar

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-Pacific
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Found singly or in schools, over shallow waters, along edges of steep outer reef and lagoon slopes.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCarangiformes
    5. familyCarangidae
    6. genusCraterognathus
    7. speciesCraterognathus plagiotaenia (Bleeker, 1857)

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    More in the family

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