Pseudocaranx chilensis (Guichenot, 1848)
Juan Fernandez trevally
photo by MNHN

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  65 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is..
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The horse mackerel, Trachurus murphyi Nichols, 1920, as an incidental catch of this species often brings it to Juan Fernández Is. (Ref. 89357).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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