The Malabar trevally is a robust, silvery fish known for its deep, compressed body and forked tail. It inhabits coastal and offshore waters, often near reefs. Reaching up to 24 inches and 15 pounds, it feeds on small fish and crustaceans. This active predator is typically seen in schools, exhibiting agile and fast-swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Malabar trevally
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