Island Trevally: (Trevally Family)

The Island trevally is a fish commonly found in Maldivian waters at depths shallower than 50 meters.

It is a delicious fish consumed by Maldivians. The Island trevally is a flat fish. Compared to most other trevally species, it has a thicker lip. This fish is occasionally caught in daytime and nighttime line fishing by Maldivians.

The first dorsal fin has 8 hard spines. The second dorsal fin has 1 similar spine along with 28 to 31 soft rays. The anal fin has 2 detached hard spines followed by 1 additional hard spine and 24 to 26 soft rays. This fish grows to a maximum of 70 centimeters.

The color of the Island trevally is silvery-grey. The upper part of the live fish has a pale greenish tint. There are distinct bright yellow spots on both sides of the fish. Most of these spots are located below the lateral line running along the sides. There are faint broad bands on both sides of the fish. The edge of the anal fin is white. The diet of the fish consists of crustaceans living in the sandy seabed, worms, and small fish.

Island trevally:

Scientific name: Carangoides orthogrammus)

English name: Island trevally)

Source: Maldives Marine Research Centre