🌿Native Nature

Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx dentex

Taxonomy

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

About

White trevally, Pseudocaranx dentex, (also known as striped jack) is a jack of the family Carangidae widespread in tropical and warm temperate areas between 40°N and 47°S, in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian and Pacific Oceans. It has a deep body, and a greenish colour with metallic overtones and a dark spot above the gills. The fins are yellow. Trevally are strong fighters and the flesh is good to eat if a little dry. It is often...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver Trevally?
The scientific name of Silver Trevally is Pseudocaranx dentex.
What is the conservation status of Silver Trevally?
The Silver Trevally has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the family Carangidae.
What genus does Silver Trevally belong to?
Silver Trevally belongs to the genus Pseudocaranx.