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More than 1600 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Ray-finned Fishes of Zihuatanejo
CLASS ACTINOPTERYGII
Bigeye Trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
The Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), also known as the Bigeye Jack, is a striking and widely distributed member of the family Carangidae. Known for its schooling behavior and predatory prowess. Juveniles prefer shallow, sheltered waters such as bays and estuaries.
Adults are often found in large schools in open water or near reef drop-offs.
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