Black-tipped trevally
Caranx melampygus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="black-tipped-trevally"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Black-tipped trevally (Caranx melampygus) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 117 cm, with a maximum published weight of 44 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–190 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 117.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 43.54 kg |
| Depth Range | 0-190m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Fishing Information
Taxonomy
| Order | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Family | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Species | Caranx melampygus |
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