Whitemouth Trevally (species: Uraspis uraspis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Uraspis uraspis
Whitemouth Trevally


©Andy: An adult Whitemouth Trevally

©Anne: Uraspis uraspis at Cobia Hole, Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Carangidae
Genus Uraspis
Species Uraspis uraspis
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Distinguishing features

A medium sized silver fish. Usually seen in in pairs along the edges of reefs and in passes.

Size

  • Up to 110 cm (Standard length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Generally areas of deep water close to reef edges, but will move into lagoonal areas to feed.

Can be found in most reef habitats around the island, although prefers reef margins near deep water.

Behaviour

This species feeds mainly on small fishes and is usually seen in pairs patrolling the edges of reefs.

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References

  • Graham, R.T. and D.W. Castellanos (2005). Courtship and spawning behaviors of carangid species in Belize, Fishery Bulletin, 103: 426-432. LIRS catalog number 90033.