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Golden Trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
- Worldwide
- 1,426 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
The golden trevally, Gnathanodon speciosus (also known as the golden kingfish, banded trevally and king trevally), is a species of large marine fish classified in the jack and horse mackerel family Carangidae, and the only member of the genus Gnathanodon. The golden trevally is widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, ranging from South Africa in the west to Central America in the east, extending to Japan in the...
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 26, 2026Cairns Harbour, East Trinity, Mandingalbay Yidinji Indigenous Protected Area, AUObserver: mmagneView observation from Jul 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Dec 1, 2025Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Susan SullivanView observation from Dec 1, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 8, 2024Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: margot_oorebeekView observation from Dec 8, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Jan 20, 2024Nudie Beach Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Alastair FreemanView observation from Jan 20, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Jan 14, 2024Palm Cove QLD 4879, AustraliaObserver: SamView observation from Jan 14, 2024 on iNaturalist
- May 21, 2023Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: SamView observation from May 21, 2023 on iNaturalist