What is the most abundant fish species in the Indian ocean?
Giant trevally
The giant trevally is the largest member of the genus Caranx, and the fifth-largest member of the family Carangidae (exceeded by the yellowtail amberjack, greater amberjack, leerfish and rainbow runner), with a recorded maximum length of 170cm and a weight of 80 kg.[5] Specimens this size are very rare, with the species only occasionally seen at lengths greater than 80cm.[11] It appears the Hawaiian Islands contain the largest fish, where individuals over 100lbs are common. Elsewhere in the world, only three individuals over 100lbs have been reported to the IGFA.[12]