Carangoides oblongus (Cuvier, 1833)

Coachwhip trevally

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Caranx oblongus, Carangichthys oblongus, Caranx auriga, ... more
Common names	Coach-whip trevally, Oblong trevally, 长圆若鲹, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 46.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3287)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-Pacific: Gulf of Aden and East Africa to Fiji and Tonga, north to southern Japan, south to the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819) and Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. Bluish green above, silvery white below; small dark blotches, on back between bases of dorsal rays (Ref. 3197). LL with 23-30 scutes. Anal fin with filament as well as on dorsal (Ref. 48635).

Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 5213). Usually in small schools (Ref. 48635).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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