Family: |
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Naucratinae |
Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 53 kg |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: endemic to Australia (Ref. 7300), Norfolk Island and New Zealand (Ref. 8879). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults occur in inshore oceanic waters often associated with reefs, jetties and pylons (Ref. 6390), sometimes entering estuaries (Ref. 9563). They Prefer warmer water (18-24°C) although they are occasionally found in cooler water (Ref. 27128). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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