Bluefin Trevally has Amazing Colours
The bluefin trevally is a large member of the jack family of fishes, which displays beautiful blue, gold and silver colouration. This beautiful fish is found throughout the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These photos were taken at St John’s Reefs in the Egyptian Red Sea. It’s beautiful dark blue fins, golden back with light blue spots, and silver and gold belly are unmistakable.
Adults are sleek predators, and have a diet consisting mainly of fish with some squid and crustaceans. They move quickly over the reef, and can conduct speed-based attacks. They can also remain still and conduct ambushes. Younger fish move around in small schools, but as they get older they become more solitary.
