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Ulua(Giant Trevally). By: Tyler T. Names. Japanese: Ronin-Aji Hawaiian: Ulua Scientific: Caranx Ingnobilis English: Giant Trevally. Diet. Octopus, Lobster, Crab, Baitfish, Eels, about anything that can fit in their mouth. More pictures of prey. Habitat.
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Ulua(Giant Trevally) By: Tyler T.
Names Japanese: Ronin-Aji Hawaiian: Ulua Scientific: Caranx Ingnobilis English: Giant Trevally
Diet Octopus, Lobster, Crab, Baitfish, Eels, about anything that can fit in their mouth.
Habitat They are usually distributed in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Juvenile giant trevally live near coral reefs but in adulthood they tend to move to deeper waters. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:Giant_trevally_reef.jpg Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indianocean.PNG http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pacific_Ocean.png
Growth When they are 3-4 years old they are about 2 feet. Larger specimens can weigh over 200 lbs. and can be as long as 5 ½ feet. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black_giant_trevally.jpg
5 interesting facts 1. They are the largest members of the Genus Caranx Family. 2. On each sides of the fish they have a lateral line with sharp scutes which can be harmful to fisherman. 3. They are the 5th largest member of the Carangidae Family. 4. After they die researchers occasionally see wide stripes on the fish’s side. 5. There has been reports that a juvenile turtle and dolphin have been found in the stomach of a huge giant trevally.
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