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Yellowfin Jack

Hemicaranx leucurus

Classification

The giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis), also known as the lowly trevally, barrier trevally, giant kingfish, or ulua, is a species of large marine fish classified in the jack family, Carangidae. The giant trevally is distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, with a range stretching from South Africa to Hawaii, including Japan in the north and Australia in the south. The giant trevally is distinguished by its steep head profile, strong tail scutes, and a variety of other more detailed anatomical features.

Distribution

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