Whitemouth Trevally
NameWhitemouth Trevally
Scientific NameUraspis albimarginata
Common NamesWhitemouth Trevally, Whitemouth Jack, White-mouth Jack, Cottonmouth Trevally
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)35.4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine predators, Large groupers, Large snappers
Description
The Whitemouth Trevally is a large, predatory marine fish from the jack family, known for its silvery body, often with dark bars when juvenile, and a distinctive white margin around its mouth. It is a fast-swimming pelagic species found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. Due to its size and predatory nature, it is rarely kept in home aquariums and requires expert care.
