Golden Trevally

One of the most beautiful fish in UAE waters — brilliant gold with black bars that fade with age. Juveniles are famous for their habit of following large fish and sharks for protection. Adults are strong fighters and popular among sport anglers.

Species Stats

Diet

Sand-dwelling invertebrates, small fish, plankton

Habitat

Shallow coastal reefs, lagoons, open sandy areas

Local Name (Arabic)

جاش ذهبي

Fun Facts

• 1

  Juvenile Golden Trevally use large fish — including sharks and rays — as "mother ships", sheltering in their shadow.

• 2

  Toothless jaws are specially adapted for sucking up sand-dwelling invertebrates.

• 3

  The gold and black banding in juveniles fades to silver-gold in large adults.

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