Caranx papuensis Alleyne & MacLeay, 1877

Brassy trevally

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Caranx celetus, Caranx regularis, ... more
Common names	Brassey trevally, Carangue pièce, Pampano, ... more

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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 : 88.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 55.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3287); max. published weight: 6,400 g (Ref. 4699)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 23°S

Indo-Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania and South Africa to Caroline and Marquesan islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. Close resembles C. melampygus, but lacks blue on the fins, has a large naked area on the breast, slightly more elongate and has often has a bronze to greenish cast with scattered black specks (Ref. 37816). Upper lobe of caudal fin dark (Ref. 48635).

Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs, occasionally entering rivers. Juveniles found in estuaries. Swims high over bottom (Ref. 48635). Feed primarily on fishes. Excellent food fish (Ref. 12484).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: 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 (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	High

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Modified by Santos, Kristine

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