Fishing for False trevally

Lactarius lactarius

The false trevally is a slender, silver fish with a compressed body and forked tail. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding primarily on small crustaceans and plankton. Typically reaching lengths of 8-12 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it is a schooling species known for its agile swimming and adaptability to varying salinities. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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