Island Trevally ( Carangoides orthogrammus )
Common Name: Yellow Spotted Trevally, Island Jack, Thicklip Trevally, False Bluefin Trevally
Local Name: Talakitok (Tagalog), Mamsa (Bisaya)
Max Size: 75 cm ( 6.6 kgs )
Biodiversity: Marine, Reef Associated, Endemic, Oceanodromous
Depth: 3 – 170 m
Fishing Season: All Year Long
Minimum Size Limit: 10 inches
Here is a Trevally or Talakitok (known in Bisaya as Mamsa) caught by Sharptooth while fishing live shrimp on the bottom. This is another example of the variety of trevally species which can be caught here in the Philippines.
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Posted on November 24, 2012, in Trevally (Talakitok). Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
Caranx sp.?
I believe that’s a yellow spot trevally or island jack (Carangoides orthogrammus). Those are common here in Hawaii.
Thanks Dave, looks like you are right. I will go ahead an update the post. Thanks