Common Dart (species: Trachinotus botla) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Trachinotus botla
Common Dart


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©John E. Randall: Common Dart (Trachinotus botla)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Carangidae
Genus Trachinotus
Species Trachinotus botla

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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

The dark blotches on the side are the key characteristic.

Size

  • Up to 75 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 60cm

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs inshore. Adults in sandy surf zones; juveniles in shallow surf zones

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