| Family: |
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae |
| Max. size: |
18.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Reported from Persian Gulf (Ref. 68964), coastal waters from Pakistan to Sri Lanka; east coast of India, Taiwan Island, Okinawa in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Records from South Africa, as Caranx kalla, are based on misidentifications of Alepes djedaba. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found inshore and in coastal waters throughout its range. Feed mainly on planktonic crustaceans and larval fishes. Marketed fresh and dried salted. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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