Longnose trevally (Platycaranx chrysophrys) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 10–90 m.
Scientific name: Platycaranx chrysophrys · Water: Saltwater, Brackish
Size: up to 72 cm
The longnose trevally is a carangid whose adults inhabit the open waters of coastal reefs, while juveniles move inshore and into estuaries; it is usually found in small groups. Its body is notably short and deep. It occurs in tropical and subtropical seas between roughly 31 degrees north and 41 degrees south, from 10 to 90 m and most often between 30 and 60 m. It reaches about 72 cm fork length, commonly 65 cm, and up to about 4.4 kg. It supports commercial fisheries and is a game fish, selling in the medium price band, with a trophic level of 4.3, moderate fishing vulnerability at 41 of 100, and medium resilience.
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