Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Also called GT, giant trevally, ulua
The Giant Trevally is the largest member of the jack family and one of the most powerful gamefish in tropical waters. Known for their incredible strength and aggressive feeding behavior, they are apex predators that can reach massive sizes.
Giant Trevally at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caranx ignobilis
- Typical size
- 30-60 inches
- IGFA world record
- 160 lbs 7 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Tropical reefs, flats, and atolls of the Indo-Pacific. Apex reef predator. Incredible power.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a giant trevally through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGiant Trevally questions people ask
Giant Trevally is Caranx ignobilis. Anglers also call it GT, giant trevally, ulua.
A typical giant trevally runs 30-60 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 160 lbs 7 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every giant trevally you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tropical reefs, flats, and atolls of the Indo-Pacific. Apex reef predator. Incredible power. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record giant trevally weighed 160 lbs 7 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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