Trachinotus ovatus

Size range: 35-70 cm

Common size: 40 cm

Depth range: 1- 10 m

Habitat:

• Soft - along sandy beaches

Water column position:

• Supra-benthic

Colors & patterns:

• Elongated caudal lobes with dark edges
• Second dorsal and anal fins with black tips
• Diamond-shaped body

Behavior:

• Transient - not related to specific sites
• Activity: Diurnal
• Approach: Swims away, sometimes curious
• Feeding: Invertebrates and fish

Schooling characteristics:

• Small groups

Native/Exotic: Native