Black-spotted dart (species: Trachinotus baillonii) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Trachinotus baillonii
Black-spotted dart


©Rainer Kretzberg: Black-spotted dart (Trachinotus baillonii)

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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 60 cm (TL) - applies to commonly around 35cm

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs near surface waters of lagoons and seaward reefs. Always moves in schools at the edge of the surf near the reef. Adults usually seen in pairs or small groups in surface waters.

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References

  • Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene (1990). Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii.