Golden Trevally, Gnathanodon speciosus (Forsskål 1775)
Other Names: Banded Trevally, King Trevally
Golden Trevally, Gnathanodon speciosus, at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Source: Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey. License: CC by Attribution
Summary:
Adults are silvery grey, with black spots or blotches scattered on sides, and often faint bands. Juveniles and subadults are bright yellow with narrow blackish bars on head and sides, the first through the eye.
Often school around sharks and other larger fishes. Juveniles often protect themselves from predators by "piloting" sharks, other large fishes and turtles. Small juveniles often shelter amongst jellyfish tentacles.
Video of a juvenile Golden Trevally sheltering near a turtle.
Often school around sharks and other larger fishes. Juveniles often protect themselves from predators by "piloting" sharks, other large fishes and turtles. Small juveniles often shelter amongst jellyfish tentacles.
Video of a juvenile Golden Trevally sheltering near a turtle.
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Dianne J. Bray, Gnathanodon speciosus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 16 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4274
