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Carangidae Collection (#3)

"Carangidae: A Fascinating Family of Marine Creatures" The Carangidae family, also known as the jackfish or trevally

Background imageCarangidae Collection: A large school of scad in the Solomon Islands

A large school of scad in the Solomon Islands
A large school of scad swarms above a sandy slope in the Solomon Islands. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Background imageCarangidae Collection: A school of Bigeye Jacks swimming over a reef in the Solomon Islands

A school of Bigeye Jacks swimming over a reef in the Solomon Islands
A school of Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) swimming over a reef in the Solomon Islands

Background imageCarangidae Collection: School of wide-band fusilier fish being preyed on by bluefin trevally

School of wide-band fusilier fish being preyed on by bluefin trevally
School of wide-band fusilier fish (Pterocaesio lativittata), being preyed on by Bluefin trevally, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Background imageCarangidae Collection: School of Bigeye Trevally with diver, Solomon Islands

School of Bigeye Trevally with diver, Solomon Islands
School of Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) with diver, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Bluefin Trevally -Caranx melampygus- chasing a Blacktip Reef Shark -Carcharhinus melanopterus

Bluefin Trevally -Caranx melampygus- chasing a Blacktip Reef Shark -Carcharhinus melanopterus-, Kurendhoo Island, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Diver watching Humphead wrasse -Cheilinus undulatus- and Bluefin trevally -Caranx melampygus

Diver watching Humphead wrasse -Cheilinus undulatus- and Bluefin trevally -Caranx melampygus-, Embudu channel, Indian Ocean, Tilla, South Male Atoll, Maldives

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) adult, with Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) adult

Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) adult, with Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) juvenile, trailing Long-spine Porcupinefish

Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) juvenile, trailing Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageCarangidae Collection: New Zealand Trevally (Carangidae)

New Zealand Trevally (Carangidae)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Egypt, Red Sea, a Trevally (Carangidae) swimming in reef

Egypt, Red Sea, a Trevally (Carangidae) swimming in reef

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Yellow leatherjacket

Yellow leatherjacket
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Small leatherjacket illustration

Small leatherjacket illustration

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Chaetodon sp. Cristiceps aurantiacus, Microcanthus joyceae

Chaetodon sp. Cristiceps aurantiacus, Microcanthus joyceae
Watercolour 381 by Thomas Watling, entitled Tag-ga, Tack-in-marra-dera, Dy-e-ne-ang, Ballang-an, from the Watling Collection

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Parika scaber, leatherjacket

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe

Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe
Plate 80 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Trachinotus goreensis, longfin pompano

Trachinotus goreensis, longfin pompano
Ff. 220. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Trachinotus ovatus, derbio

Trachinotus ovatus, derbio
Ff. 225. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel

Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel
Ff. 223. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Caranx hippos, Crevalle jack

Caranx hippos, Crevalle jack
Ff. 221. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Naucrates ductor, pilotfish

Naucrates ductor, pilotfish
Ff. 86 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Caranx melampygus, bluefin trevally

Caranx melampygus, bluefin trevally
Ff. 95 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Carangoides crysos, blue runner

Carangoides crysos, blue runner
Ff. 94 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna

Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna
Ff. 230. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Uraspis helvolus, cottonmouth jack

Uraspis helvolus, cottonmouth jack
Ff. 227. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Oligoplites saurus, leatherjacket

Oligoplites saurus, leatherjacket
Ff. 97 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Selar crumenophthalmus, bigeye scad

Selar crumenophthalmus, bigeye scad
Fish labelled Caranx torvus collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Brachaluteres jacksonianus, southern pygmy leatherjacket

Brachaluteres jacksonianus, southern pygmy leatherjacket
Plate 28 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This is a small compressed fish with no pelvic fins and a prominent dorsal spine

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Epinephelus gattatus, red hind & Euthynnus pelamis, skipjack

Epinephelus gattatus, red hind & Euthynnus pelamis, skipjack
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Trachurus trachurus, common scad

Trachurus trachurus, common scad
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Katsuwonus pelamis, skipjack of the Settlers

Katsuwonus pelamis, skipjack of the Settlers
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) school, Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands

Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) school, Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) shoal, photographed by diver on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah

Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) shoal, photographed by diver on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect
Bigeye trevallies (jacks), Caranx sexfasciatus, schooling, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Yellow-spotted trevally (jack), Carangoides orthogrammus, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific)

Yellow-spotted trevally (jack), Carangoides orthogrammus, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCarangidae Collection: Giant trevally, Caranx ignobilis, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia

Giant trevally, Caranx ignobilis, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect




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"Carangidae: A Fascinating Family of Marine Creatures" The Carangidae family, also known as the jackfish or trevally, comprises a diverse group of marine species that never cease to amaze us. From the majestic Dugong male gracefully feeding on a seagrass meadow alongside the juvenile Golden trevally, to the captivating sight of Blue sharks swimming in harmony with Pilot fish off Pico Island, these creatures showcase nature's wonders. In Tenerife's Canary Islands, an Ocean sunfish glides through the water accompanied by its loyal companions - Pilot fish. The bond between these species is truly remarkable and reminds us of the interconnectedness of marine life. Halifax becomes home to another extraordinary encounter as a Blue shark finds solace in the company of two trusty pilot fish. This symbiotic relationship exemplifies how different species can coexist harmoniously in their underwater realm. Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica offers a breathtaking spectacle as a massive shoal of Bigeye trevallies moves together like an orchestrated dance. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring display that leaves spectators speechless. Shark Ray Alley proves to be an enchanting location where Nurse sharks peacefully swim alongside Horse-eye jacks. Witnessing this peaceful cohabitation serves as a reminder that even predators have their place within our oceans' delicate ecosystems. The Oceanic whitetip shark commands attention wherever it goes, especially when accompanied by its faithful entourage - groups of Pilotfish swimming closely by its side. This fascinating partnership highlights nature's ability to form unique alliances for mutual benefit. Exploring South Ari Atoll reveals yet another marvel: Blue spotted trevallies hunting small fish amidst vibrant coral reefs. Their agility and precision are nothing short of mesmerizing, showcasing their adaptability and prowess as hunters. Darwin Island within Galapagos National Park provides sanctuary for countless Bigeye trevallies, forming an impressive shoal that moves as one entity.