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- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Photo taken at the Aquarium's Soft Coral Reef
Bluefin trevally are members of the jack family, Carangidae, which includes jacks, jack mackerel, pompano, and scads. These fish are streamlined, aggressive in behavior especially when feeding, strong and fast swimmers, and beautiful in coloration. Usually solitary, they may also be found in small groups in shallow coastal water and in deep, open ocean habitats. The Hawaiian name for this species is omilu.
Facts and Features
- Geographic Distribution
Indo Pacific ocean, Australia, New South Wales and the eastern central Pacific from Mexico to Panama. They are also found in waters around islands off East Africa.
- Amazing Facts
Small trevally are edible; however, when they reach a length of about 0.5 m (1.6 ft), they may become toxic and if eaten, may cause ciguatera poisoning in humans.
- At the Aquarium
Bluefin trevally swim in an exhibit in the Aquarium's Tropical Reef Gallery.
