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Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Carangidae ›Genus: Caranx

About

The bluefin trevally, Caranx melampygus (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 east, including Japan in the north and Australia in the south. The species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bluefin Trevally?
The scientific name of Bluefin Trevally is Caranx melampygus.
What kingdom does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the family Carangidae.
What genus does Bluefin Trevally belong to?
Bluefin Trevally belongs to the genus Caranx.