Species
Black-banded Trevally
Seriolina nigrofasciata
Tier 4Eating7/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 100 cm) typical
Overview: about black-banded trevally
Distinctive dark-banded amberjack-relative of northern Australian shelf waters, common around offshore reefs and pinnacles. Caught on jigs and live baits. Quality eating but uncommon.
Biology: Black-banded Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–8 kg
- Depth range
- 20–200 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Black-banded Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- jigs over offshore reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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