| Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae |
| 72 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,350.0 g |
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reef-associated; depth range 30 - 60 m |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa (Ref. 3287) to Fiji, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Zealand. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-17. Color silvery, greenish above. Opercle with black spot. 20-37 weak scutes. Pectoral fins falcate. Scaleless breast to behind pelvic origin and laterally to pectoral base. Soft dorsal lobe falcate in young, becoming shorter than head in adults. First 2 anal spines detached. |
| Adults inhabit open waters of coastal reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur in inshore areas, including estuaries (Ref. 3287). Usually in small groups (Ref. 48635). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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