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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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