Island Trevally
Carangoides orthogrammus
Also called island jack, thicklip trevally
A medium-sized jack species found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, characterized by its silvery body with distinctive horizontal lines. Known for its strong fighting ability and schooling behavior around reefs.
Island Trevally at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carangoides orthogrammus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, and coastal waters throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with live bait or small lures around reef structures and drop-offs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a island 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™ worksIsland Trevally questions people ask
Island Trevally is Carangoides orthogrammus. Anglers also call it island jack, thicklip trevally.
A typical island trevally runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every island trevally you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, and coastal waters throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with live bait or small lures around reef structures and drop-offs. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
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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