Trachinotus baillonii
| Trachinotus baillonii | |
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| Trachinotus baillonii in Polynesia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Carangidae |
| Genus: | Trachinotus |
| Species: | T. baillonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Trachinotus baillonii (Lacépède, 1801) |
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Trachinotus baillonii, common name Smallspotted dart, is a species in the family Carangidae.
Description
Trachinotus baillonii can reach a maximum length of 60 centimetres (24 in) in males and a maximum weight of 1,500 g.[1] The body vary 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
This species is widespread in the Indo-Pacific, from Red Sea to Mangareva islands and southern Japan.[1]
Habitat
Smallspotted dart is a reef-associated species. It can be found in lagoons and seaward reefs, usually in schools near the surface of waters.[1]
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Bibliography
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