Indian Threadfish

Alectis indica

Also known as: Amberjack, Diamond Trevally, Diamondfish, Highbrow Pennantfish, Horse Mackerel, Indian Mirrorfish, Indian Thread-finned Trevally, Indian Threadfin, Large Threadfin Jackfish, Mirrorfish, Old Maid, Plumed Trevally, Scad, Threadfin Trevally, Thread-finned Trevally, Trevally

ALSO KNOWN AS

Amberjack
Diamond Trevally
Diamondfish
Highbrow Pennantfish
Horse Mackerel
Indian Mirrorfish
Indian Thread-finned Trevally
Indian Threadfin
Large Threadfin Jackfish
Mirrorfish
Old Maid
Plumed Trevally
Scad
Threadfin Trevally
Thread-finned Trevally
Trevally

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2016

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Overview

Found in schools, over coral reefs, in coastal waters usually below 60m.
Juveniles diamond shaped with long trailing filaments, shrinking and then disappearing with age, found close to shores.

This juvenile is thought to mimic venomous jellyfish with it's long filaments.

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.