Bludger Trevally
NameBludger Trevally
Scientific NameCarangoides gymnostethus
Common NamesBludger Trevally, Bludger, Nakedbreast Trevally
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Australia, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust predatory fish, Large Groupers (with caution), Large Snappers (with caution), Sharks (in extremely large, specialized setups)
Description
The Bludger Trevally is a large, predatory marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It has a silvery, compressed body and a deeply forked caudal fin, characteristic of the Carangidae family. This species is a fast-swimming carnivore, primarily feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates, making it unsuitable for most home aquariums.
