Blackbanded trevally (Seriolina nigrofasciata) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 20–150 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Seriolina nigrofasciata · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year
Size: up to 77.5 cm
The blackbanded trevally is a carangid of offshore reefs and rocky bottoms on the continental shelf, at 20-150 m. It does not form tight schools, and adults are sometimes seen keeping company with large planktivores such as whale sharks, while juveniles shelter under drifting weed. It feeds on bottom fishes, cephalopods and shrimps. Commonly about 50 cm and up to 77.5 cm total length. An excellent food fish, sold fresh and dried salted, and available all year.
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