Carangoides fulvoguttatus is often observed patrolling the edges of reefs in its continuous search for food, although it appears to be less abundant in the Maldives, with individuals occasionally appearing in the Male fish market.
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size
Max. 1 m
color
Blue green above, silvery white below, usually with many small yellow spots on sides. Large adults with 3 black blotches in a mid-lateral row on flanks.
This species is commonly seen in educational institutions located on rocky and coral reefs, but it can also be found in offshore banks up to a depth of 100 m. Its diet mainly consists of invertebrates and fish.
distinctive characters
The first dorsal fin has 8 spines, the second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 25-30 rays, the anal fin has 2 detached spines followed by 1 spine and 21-26 rays, and the total gill rakers (including rudiments) on the first gill arch are 22-27. The profile of the head and nape is slightly angular, becoming more steep with age, and the mouth cleft of adults is distinctly below eye level.