Small spotted dart (Trachinotus baillonii) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 0–3 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs spring, winter.
Scientific name: Trachinotus baillonii · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: Spring, Winter
Size: up to 60 cm
The small spotted dart is a carangid of surface waters over lagoons and seaward reefs, especially the surge zone along sandy beaches - usually only 0 to 3 m deep. It moves in schools at the edge of the surf near the reef, and is often seen in pairs. It feeds on small fishes and is taken occasionally by trolling and line fishing. Commonly about 35 cm and up to 60 cm total length. In season in winter and medium priced.
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