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Seriolina nigrofasciata
Carangidae [Jacks & pompanos]
26.2 cm [max to 70 cm]
6.6 cm
276 gms [max to 5.2 kg]
Marine
20-150m
Mainly offshore reefs. Non-schooling. Feeds on demersal fishes, shrimp.
Minor commercial fisheries[Low price. Soft meat] & Gamefishing.
Yes.
Different in shape from those usual trevallies. Grey to black dorsally, white to dusky below & with 5 to 7 dark bands that disappeared with age.
