The false trevally (Lactarius lactarius) is a species of fish in the family Lactariidae, currently the sole member of the family.[3]
The false trevally is native to the Indian Ocean and from East Africa to Southeast Asia, and in the western Pacific Ocean from Japan to Queensland, Australia. It is a coastal species, occurring in marine and brackish waters at depths of from 15 to 100 m (49 to 328 ft). It is an important species to local commercial fisheries.[3]
This fish is colored silvery-grey on the upper parts with blue iridescence dorsally and a dusky black spot on the upper gill cover. The underparts are colored silvery-white. The fins are pale yellow. This species can reach a length of 40 cm (16 in), though most do not exceed 30 cm (12 in).[3]
False trevallies in Visakhapatnam Landing Center, Andhra Pradesh, India
False trevallies in Visakhapatnam Landing Center, Andhra Pradesh, India
False trevallies illustration
The false trevally (Lactarius lactarius) is a species of fish in the family Lactariidae, currently the sole member of the family.
