Gnathanodon speciosus

The golden trevally is fond of sandy bottoms. It is recognizable by its round shape, its bright yellow fins, intense black stripes on the back and a vivid golden color out of the water. Also characteristic is its strongly lipped mouth and black spots of 1 to 3 cm in diameter on the flanks.

It can be found all year round, rather solitary or in small groups, especially for younger specimens.

Juveniles are bright yellow and often commensal with large fish such as whale sharks and groupers, like pilot fish.

In Indonesia this trevally is globally infrequent, but locally abundant.

The golden trevally is a very vigorous fish and because of its fast displacement is not very easy to aim at, but it responds pretty well to stalking. Otherwise, its round shape is an advantage for the shooter.

Just as the gold spotted trevally, the golden trevally is delicious. A treat on the barbecue. Depending on its habitat, it can also be an amazing raw fish, almost tasting like scallop. For me the best of all trevallies.

In the top list of catches in Indonesia, from 3-4kg.