Pseudocaranx dentex

Size range: 20-100 cm

Common size: 30 cm

Depth range: 10-50 m

Habitat:

• Soft - sand

Water column position:

• Pelagic-Neritic
• Feeds on sea bottom

Colors & patterns:

• Concave forehead
• Black spot on operculum
• Young with mid-lateral yellow stripe
• Yellow dorsal, pelvic and caudal fins

Behavior:

• Transient
• Activity: Diurnal
• Approach: Easily approached when feeding; otherwise curious
• Feeding characteristics: invertebrates

Schooling characteristics:

• Solitary
• Small groups
• Large schools

Native/Exotic: Native