Indian Threadfish

Indian Threadfish

Alectis indica
Indian Threadfish

Average Weight/Length

Max length : 165 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; max. published weight: 25.0 kg

Location Habitat

Adults found over coral reefs in coastal waters below 60 m. Form schools. Juveniles solitary, found in surface waters and in estuaries; may mimic jellyfish. Feed on fishes, squids, and crustaceans

Biology & Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 20; Vertebrae: 24.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to French Polynesia, north to southern Japan, south to the Arafura Sea and Australia.

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Game Rating

Game Rating : 8/10

Game Description :

Strong fish.

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