Barcheek Trevally
Craterognathus plagiotaenia
Also known as: Barcheek Kingfish, Island Jack, Oblique-banded, Oblique-banded Trevally, Shortridge Trevally, Trevally, Carangoides plagiotaenia
- Barcheek Kingfish
- Island Jack
- Oblique-banded
- Oblique-banded Trevally
- Shortridge Trevally
- Trevally
- Carangoides plagiotaenia
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.
How to identify
- Head & Mouth
- black cheek bar
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 1
Found singly or in schools, over shallow waters, along edges of steep outer reef and lagoon slopes.
Adult photos 1
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