Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Sighting evidence at Yongala Bow, SS Yongala Wreck
Photo: Nikolai Vladimirov · CC BY-NC
Schools of giant trevally patrol the bow structure in tight formation, occasionally breaking into explosive bursts of speed as they herd baitfish against the hull. These powerful predators can exceed a metre in length and their silver flanks catch the filtered sunlight in dramatic flashes. They are a constant companion at the Yongala and an indicator of the extraordinary productivity of this ecosystem.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Giant Trevally is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.