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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Imposter trevally

Platycaranx talamparoides Bleeker, 1852
Max Length
51 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
50 cm
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Imposter trevally (Platycaranx talamparoides), first described by Bleeker, 1852 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 51.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish.

Scientific Name
Platycaranx talamparoides
Authority
Bleeker, 1852
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
51 cm
Latitude
22°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
4.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platycaranx
Platycaranx
Species
Imposter trevally
Platycaranx talamparoides

🐟 Physical Description

: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Imposter trevally is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - ? m . Tropical; 35°N - 22°S, 42°E - 157°E West Pacific: from Bushehr Iran, Red Sea, north to Japan and south to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0257 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
51cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
35°N – 22°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1852

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 19.7 g
Omega-3 (total) 139 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Imposter trevally has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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