Swallowtail dart
📖 Overview
Swallowtail dart (Trachinotus coppingeri), first described by Günther, 1884 is a fish in the family Carangidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 5 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Swallowtail dart is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Swallowtail dart is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical; 10°S - 40°S Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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