Brownback Trevally

A small trevally with a distinctive brownish dorsal surface giving it its common name. Common in shallow inshore areas and estuaries of the Persian Gulf. Often caught incidentally while targeting larger trevally or bream species.

Species Stats

Diet

Small fish, invertebrates

Habitat

Sandy and muddy inshore areas, estuaries

Local Name (Arabic)

جيش أصفر

Fun Facts

• 1

  One of the smaller trevally species found in UAE waters.

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  Highly tolerant of turbid inshore conditions.

• 3

  Often overlooked by sport anglers due to its small size but puts up a strong fight.

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