Species profile
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
At a glance
Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 1,114 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- Recognized by its vivid electric-blue fins and blue spots on the body.
- Can grow to about 46 inches and weigh up to 29 pounds.
- One of the most aggressive ambush predators on Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
- A prized target for fly fishers in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific.
- Hunts cooperatively, herding schools of baitfish against the reef or surface.
Where Bluefin Trevally are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Bluefin Trevally
Background
The bluefin trevally, also known as the bluefin jack, bluefin kingfish, bluefinned crevalle, blue ulua, omilu, and spotted trevally, is a species of large, widely distributed marine fish classified in the jack family, Carangidae. The bluefin trevally is distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, ranging from Eastern Africa in the west to Central America in the…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Bluefin Trevally article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other bony fish on CatchRules
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.