Native Animals
Caranx sexfasciatus
Bigeye Trevally
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2019
Taxonomy
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Specific Epithetsexfasciatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1825
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Common Name
- Bagat (Malay)
- Bagat Mamung (Malay)
- Banded Cavalla (English)
- Belokok (Malay)
- Belukok Putih (Malay)
- Berkas (Malay)
- Big-eye Kingfish (English)
- Big-eye Trevally (English)
- Bigeye Trevally (English)
- Carangue Vorace (French)
- Cupak (Malay)
- Dusky Jack (English)
- Great Trevally (English)
- Horse Mackerel Trevally (English)
- Jack (English)
- Jamah (Malay)
- Kerepoh (Malay)
- Kerepuh (Malay)
- Kingfish (English)
- Mamung (Malay)
- Mayuh (Malay)
- Nyiur-nyiur (Malay)
- Pelata Bali (Malay)
- Pulas Keladi (Malay)
- Putih (Malay)
- Rambai (Malay)
- Repuh (Malay)
- Selar (Malay)
- Selusung (Malay)
- Tahi Ayam (Malay)
- Trevally (English)
- 遲魚 Chi-yue (Cantonese)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
Bigeye Trevally is a type of ray-finned marine fish. The maximum total length of this species is 120 cm. Its body is oblong and compressed. Its body colour is silvery yellowish-green dorsally and silvery white ventrally. It feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans. Adults are found inhabit coastal and oceanic waters associated with reefs while juveniles occur in estuaries (Fishbase, 2018).
Habitats
| No | Description | Suitability | Seasonality |
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| 1 |
Marine Neritic → Pelagic
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Suitable | Unknown |
| 2 |
Marine Oceanic → Epipelagic (0 - 200 m)
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Suitable | Unknown |
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 2019 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Least Concern (LC)
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3.1 |
| 2010 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Least Concern (LC)
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3.1 |
Structure
Body
2D Shape
Oblong
Location
by State Location
- Kedah 1
- Pahang 2
- Sabah 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images
Specimen
| Collection Center | Dried | Live | Slide | Wet | Total | |
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| 15 | ||||||
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Biodiversity Experts
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Fishes (Ecology),
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Amir Shah Ruddin Md Sah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Ecosystems, Environment, Marine & Coastal & Water
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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Amphibians, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Fishes, Reptiles,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Living Modified Organism (LMO), Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas & Invasive Alien Species
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Amy Then Yee Hui (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Fishes (Ecology), Seahorses (Ecology), Mammals (Ecology),
Protected Areas & Marine & Coastal
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Annie Christianus (Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes,
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Conservation, Marine & Coastal, Science, Technology & Water
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Aziz Bin Arshad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes (Taxonomy), Crustaceans (Taxonomy), Fishes (Ecology), Crustaceans (Ecology), Molluscs (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation & Marine & Coastal
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Charles Leh Moi Ung (Dr.)
Sarawak Museum Department (JMS)
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Fishes, Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin, Crustaceans,
Biodiversity & Science
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Chong Ving Ching (Prof. Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Fishes,
Agriculture, Marine & Coastal, Environment & Biodiversity
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Haslawati Baharuddin (Dr.)
Fisheries Research Institute Malaysia (FRI)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Invasive Alien Species, Conservation, Agriculture, Biological Resource, Climate Change, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Ecology, Environment & Systematics
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Jeffrine Rovie Ryan Japning (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Monkeys, Fishes, Mammals,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Data Analysis, Evolution, Genetics, Molecular, Protected Areas, Science & Technology
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology),
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Kayal Vizi Karuppannan (Mrs.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Elephants, Fishes, Mammals,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Evolution, Genetics, Molecular, Protected Areas & Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
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Khaironizam Md Zain (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes, Insects,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems & Science
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Khairul Adha Bin A. Rahim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems & Invasive Alien Species
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Mohamad Aqmal Mohd Naser (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity
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Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Invasive Alien Species & Microorganism
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Mohd Ilham Norhakim Lokman (Mr.)
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Fishes, Fishes,
Conservation
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Mohd Shafiq Bin Zakeyuddin (Dr.)
TNB Research Sdn Bhd (TNBR)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Management & Tourism
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Muhammad Fahmi Ahmad (Mr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity
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Seah Ying Giat (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes (Taxonomy),
Biodiversity, Marine & Coastal & Molecular
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Siti Azizah Mohd Nor (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Crustaceans, Fishes, Molluscs,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Marine & Coastal & Molecular
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Siti Tafzilmeriam Sheikh Abdul Kadir (Mrs.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Marine & Coastal & Science
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Soo Chen Lin (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Ecosystems & Water
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Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli (Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Birds (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology), Molluscs (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Marine & Coastal & Water
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Yusri Yusuf (Mr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
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Zarul Hazrin Hashim (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Data Analysis, Ecosystems, Environment, Protected Areas, Water, Marine & Coastal, Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;
References
Article
- Ng, H.H., Tan, H.H. & Lim, K.K.P. (1999). The Inland Fishes of Pulau Tioman, Peninsular Malaysia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplements (6), 169-187
- Nur Izzah, I.A., Wan Mahiyuddin, W.R., Tengku Mohamad, T.R., Cheong, Y.L., Daud, S.F., Hussein, N.C., Abdullah, N.A., Shaharudin, R. & Sulaiman, L.H. (2016). Fish consumption pattern among adults of different ethnics in Peninsular Malaysia. Food & Nutrition Research 60, 15. https://doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.32697
- Satapoomin, U. (2000). A preliminary checklist of coral reef fishes of the Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 48 (1), 31-53. https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/app/uploads/2017/06/48rbz031-053.pdf
- Tan, H.H., Low, B.W., Yeo, D.C.J. & Lim, K.K.P. (2015). An update to the Inland Fishes of Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 63, 555-563. http://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
Book
- Ikan Marin Malaysia / Marine Fishes of Malaysia, 2018. Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia. pp. 50.
- Ambak, M.A., Mansor, M.I., Zakaria, M.Z. & Mazlan, A.G. (2010). Fishes of Malaysia. Penerbit UMT, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. pp. 334.
- Chin, P.K. (1998). Marine Food Fishes and Fisheries of Sabah. Natural History Publications, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. pp. 280.
- Kamarruddin, I., Mohamed, C.A.R., Kee Alfian, B.A.A., Fitra, A.Z., Lee, J.N. & Rozaimi, M.J. (2011). Malaysia's Marine Biodiversity: Inventory and Current Status. Department of Marine Park Malaysia and Marine Ecosystem Research Centre (EKOMAR), Malaysia. pp. 212.
- Kimura, S., Satapoomin, U. & Matsuura, K. (2009). Fishes of Andaman Sea : West Coast of Southern Thailand. National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan. pp. 346.
- Kimura, S. & Matsuura, K. (2003). Fishes of Bitung: Northern Tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Japan. pp. 244.
- Matsunuma, M., Motomura, H., Matsuura, K., Shazili, N.A.M. & Ambak, M.A. (2011). Fishes of Terengganu: East Coast of Malay Peninsula, Malaysia. National Museum of Nature and Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Kagoshima Universiti Museum, Malaysia. pp. ix+251.
- Phang, S.M., Affendi, Y.A., Ooi, J.L.S. & Haji, A.J.M. (2008). Natural History of The Pulau Tioman Group of Islands. Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES), University of Malaya, Malaysia. pp. 292.
- Saleem, M. (2007). Marine BioValley Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Universiti Malaysia Sabah. pp. 1-67.
- Seah, Y.G., Mohd Sharol, A., Mazlan, A.G. & Mat Jaafar, T.N.A. (2021). Marine Fishes of Kuantan : Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Penerbit UMT. pp. 172.
- Yean Pong, Lui, Phaik Ean, Chee & Yeap, T.S. (1994). Major Commercial Marine Fishes of Malaysia. Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 113.
- Yoshida, T., Nurulhuda, E.M., Musikasinthorn, P. & Matsuura, K. (2013). Fishes of Northern Gulf of Thailand, Volume 8. National Museum of Nature and Science,Tsukuba. Research Institute for Humanity and Nature,Kyoto. Kagoshima University Museum, Kagoshima., Japan. pp. 239.
- Yusri, A., Hamdan, J. & Abdul Rahman, A.M. (2010). Ikan Laut Malaysia: Glosari Nama Sahih Spesis Ikan . Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 290.
Chapter in book
- Gambang, A.C., Daud, A., Lim, A.P.K. & Osman, M. (2004). Fish Community of Pulau Layang Layang. In Mohamed, P.A. (Ed.), Marine Biodiversity of Pulau Layang Layang, Malaysia. Marine Research Station Layang Layang (MARSAL), Fisheries Research Institute, Department of Fisheries Malaysia. pp. 43-58.
Checklist
- Check List of Marine Fishes of the Southeast Asian Region (1996)
Online
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Retrieved April 13, 2016, from http://www.gbif.org
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org
- World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.marinespecies.org
Report
- Harborne, A., Fenner, D., Barnes, A., Beger, M., Harding, S. & Roxburgh, T. (2000). Status Report on the Coral Reefs of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Zulfigar, Y., Shahima, A.H. & Md Nizam, I. (2013). Marine Biodiversity Expedition Report 2012: Northern Straits of Malacca-Payar and Songsong Island Archipelago. Department of Marine Park Malaysia, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Acknowledgements :- Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mrs. Azwarina Binti Mohd Azmi Ramasamy, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Heng Pooi San, Ms. Mira Farzana Binti Mohamad Mokhtar, Mrs. Noratikah Binti Ab. Manaf, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Nurul Fatinizzati Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- Norhayati Binti Ahmad
Species Citation :- Caranx sexfasciatus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/25474. [Retrieved 22 March 2023].
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