Kingdom Animalia Family Carangidae Genus Pompano Order Perciformes | Class Actinopterygii Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Pompano, Trachinotus blochii, Scomberoides, Doublespotted queenfish, Longrakered trevally | ||
The smallspotted dart (Trachinotus baillonii) is a species of jack in the family Carangidae.
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Description
Trachinotus baillonii can reach a maximum length of 60 cm (24 in) in males and a maximum weight of 1,500 g. The body color varies from silvery blue to grey above, with some small black spots on the flanks. The number of these spots increases with age. This fish is silvery white below. It has large, strong fins, a forked tail, and a narrow base. It feeds on small fishes.
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Mangareva Islands and southern Japan. The smallspotted dart is a reef-associated species. It can be found in lagoons and seaward reefs, usually in schools near the surface of waters.
References
Smallspotted dart Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA