Giant trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Powerful silver predator that hunts the reef edge at speed.

Encounter score60

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The Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 70–110 cm. Usually seen at 5–30 m depth. Where to see it: Ras Mohammed (Red Sea), Aliwal Shoal, Komodo and Sipadan.

Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.

Taxonomic rank

species

Typical size

70–110 cm (fork_length)

Maximum size

170 cm

Typical depth

5–30 m

Maximum depth

190 m

Conservation status

Research in progress

Photography difficulty

3 /5

Activity pattern

Diurnal with crepuscular hunting peaks.

Description

Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.

Habitat

Reef slopes, channels, lagoons and surge zones.

Behaviour

Fast hunting runs along reef edges, often shadowing divers and sharks.

Diet

Fish and crustaceans.

Social behaviour

Solitary or small hunting groups.

Photography notes

Fast and reflective. High shutter speed; strobes at low power to avoid hotspots on the flanks.

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