Yellowspotted Trevally
The yellowspotted trevally, also known as the yellowspotted kingfish, is a large predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It is recognized by its distinctive golden spots and is commonly seen around coral reefs, rocky areas, and sometimes over deep sandbanks. Valued for both sport and table fare, it is targeted by anglers and spearfishermen due to its fighting ability and flavor.
Length~60 (max 120)
Weight~9 (max 18)
WaterSalt
Water Temp23-29° F
Depth2-100 ft
- Other namesYellowspotted kingfish, Goldspotted trevally, Tarrum, Yellowspot
- Length~60 (max 120)
- Weight~9 (max 18)
- WaterSalt
- Water Temp23-29° F
- Depth2-100 ft
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Regulation for Yellowspotted Trevally
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Yellowspotted trevally typically inhabit inshore areas, especially around coral and rocky reefs
- They are also found patrolling the edges of reefs and in seagrass beds, searching for prey
- Occasionally, they venture to deeper offshore sandbanks, though they avoid estuaries
- Their diet consists primarily of small fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Yellowspotted trevallies can be seen both alone and in large schools, especially during feeding.
- Spawning is believed to occur in aggregations, likely during the summer months in certain regions
- They are known to form large groups during the spawning season, which may coincide with specific lunar phases
- Post-spawning, the fish continue to patrol inshore areas, often focusing on feeding as they mature