How big is the White trevally?

White trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex) reaches 40–122 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the White trevally?

White trevally is found between 0–238 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the White trevally?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the White trevally?

Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

White trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pseudocaranx dentex
Common name: White trevally
Category: Fish
Family: Carangidae
Genus: Pseudocaranx
Size: 40–122 cm
Depth: 0–238 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, sand
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Pseudocaranx dentex reaches 122 cm and 18 kg. Silver body with golden yellow reflections, yellow longitudinal band, black operculum spot, yellow forked tail. Lives in huge schools from 0 to 238 m on slopes, pinnacles and shell sands of East Atlantic, Mediterranean, Macaronesia, South Pacific and New Zealand. Spectacular feeding schooling circuits on Formigas pinnacles of Azores, sometimes thousands strong. One of the signatures of Azorean diving.

Photo of White trevally

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White trevally?: White trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex) reaches 40–122 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the White trevally?: White trevally is found between 0–238 m deep.
Is the White trevally dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the White trevally?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the White trevally?: Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Carangidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126812)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2391175)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia