Species
Diamond Trevally
Alectis indica
Also known as pennant fish · diamond fish
Tier 4Eating6/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 130 cm) typical
Overview: about diamond trevally
Spectacular long-finned tropical trevally with trailing dorsal and anal fins on juveniles. Common around northern Australian reef edges and wharves. Mostly an incidental catch on live baits and jigs.
Biology: Diamond Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 130 cm)
- Weight
- 1–8 kg
- Depth range
- 10–80 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Diamond Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits
- small jigs
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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