Caranx bucculentus Alleyne & Macleay, 1877

Bluespotted trevally

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Blue-spotted trevally, 甘仔鱼, 蓝点鲹, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 66.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 7 - 63 m

Climate / Range

Tropical; 7°S - 23°S

Southwest Pacific: Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819), northern Australia, from the Timor Sea in the west (Ref. 6905) to the Gulf of Papua in the north (Ref. 6906) and on the eastern coast of Australia as far south as Gladstone (Ref. 6907).
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Common in prawn trawling grounds and is most abundant closer to the coast. Feeds predominantly on benthic prey consisting mainly of crustaceans and teleosts (Ref. 6908). Exhibits diel vertical migration, possibly following the movement of crustaceans along the water column. Continuous spawning during the year (Ref. 6904).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.30; Fec: >8,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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