Swallowtail Dart
NameSwallowtail Dart
Scientific NameTrachinotus coppingeri
Common NamesSwallowtail Dart, Swallowtail Pompano, Smallspotted Pompano
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Coastal waters, Estuaries
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Snappers, Groupers (in very large tanks), Robust marine fish
Description
The Swallowtail Dart is a sleek, silvery marine fish characterized by its deep body and distinctive deeply forked tail. These active schooling fish are found in coastal and estuarine waters of the Indo-Pacific, where they hunt small fish and invertebrates. They require very large aquariums due to their size and energetic nature.
