Carangoides malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Malabar trevally

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Scomber malabaricus, Caranx malabaricus, Carangoides rectipinnus, ... more
Common names	Carangue monique, Jurel malabárico, Horse mackerel, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 20 - 140 m (Ref. 11441)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: east coast of Africa (without verified records from the Red Sea) to Sri Lanka and farther eastward to the Gulf of Thailand, north to Japan and south to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. Color silvery, bluish grey dorsally. Opercle with a small, black spot. Lateral line with 19-36 weak scutes. Pectoral fins falcate; 1st dorsal lobe slightly falcate. No scales on breast to behind pelvic origin and laterally to pectoral base, including the small area anteriorly just above fin.

Occurs in the continental shelf (Ref. 7300). Found near rocks and coral reefs, juveniles in sandy bays. Feeds on crustaceans, small squids, and fish (Ref. 5213). Marketed fresh, may be dried or salted (Ref. 5284).


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 (25 of 100)	Medium

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Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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