Trachinotus baillonii

Osteichthyes Carangidae Genus Trachinotus Trachinotus baillonii
Smallspotted dart TBA
33.5 cm TL
Characteristic features:
Colour:

Silvery-blue to grey dorsally, silvery white below; 1–6 small black spots on sides; pelvic fins yellowish; other fins dusky to black.

Size:

Up to 54 cm TL.

Distribution:

Indo–West Pacific in tropical waters.

Habitat:

Shallow coastal waters usually in surf zones of sandy beaches and seaward reefs from 20 to 50 m depth.

Biology:

Feed primarily on crustaceans and worms. Adults are usually found in small aggregations.

Indonesian fisheries:

Caught by traps, gill nets and handlines.

Similar species:

Trachinotus botla
Largespotted dart

Trachinotus botla

Trachinotus botla differs in having 3–6 large black spots on sides (vs. 1–6 small black spots on sides) and 19–21 dorsal-fin soft rays (vs. 21–25 dorsal-fin soft rays).

to Trachinotus botla
External links:

FishBase
The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM