Animals

Golden Trevally

Fish under water. Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus), also

  • Common Name: Golden Trevally
  • Scientific Name: Gnathanodon speciosus
  • Diet:
  • Range: Indio-Pacific region
  • Size: Up to 50in long, over 30lbs
  • Lifespan:

IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern

Least Concern

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Overview

Geographical Distribution and Habitat

Golden trevally Gnathanodon speciosus, also known as the golden kingfish.

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A Giant Moray Eel closeup underwater.

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  • Common Name: Giant moray eel
  • Scientific Name: Gymnothorax javanicus
  • Diet: Fish and crustacceans
  • Range: Indo-Pacific waters
  • Size: 8 to 10 feed and 50 to 70 pounds
  • Lifespan: 10 to 30 years
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  • Common Name: Queensland Grouper
  • Scientific Name: Epinephelus lanceolatus
  • Diet: Crustaceans, fish, small sharks, rays, and juvenile sea turtles
  • Range: Tropical waters throughout the Indo-Pacific Ocean
  • Size: 8 to 9 feed and 850 to 900 lbs.
  • Lifespan: 30 to 50 years