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Updated 2/23/2024
Family Carangidae
CIRCUMTROPICAL
Alectis ciliaris
Video
of Juvenile by Mat Robbins
THREADFIN JACK ULUA KIHIKIHI
Kagami Ulua
Uncommon over soft bottom in harbors, bays, and
offshore banks. Wedge-shaped body with steep forehead and
mirror-like shine. Juveniles have streamers believed to resemble
toxic jellyfish.
Attains 4.5 feet and 60 pounds.
An excellent food fish with white oily flesh. Worldwide in
warm seas. |
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