Barcheek trevally (Craterognathus plagiotaenia) is a saltwater species recorded in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 0–200 m.
Scientific name: Craterognathus plagiotaenia · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 50 cm
The barcheek trevally is a carangid that favours shallow water, gathering along the edges of steep outer reefs and lagoon slopes and found singly or in groups. It occurs in tropical seas between roughly 30 degrees north and 23 degrees south, from the surface down to about 200 m. It reaches about 50 cm total length, commonly 30 cm. It is a minor commercial species and a game fish, selling in the medium price band, with a trophic level of 4, low to moderate fishing vulnerability at 32 of 100, and medium resilience.
Back to home · Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia · Species library