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Giant trevally (ulua)

Caranx ignobilis

Giant trevally (ulua) (Caranx ignobilis)

Photo: Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR · Public domain

Depthbetween 2 and 30 m
Habitatreef
DifficultyHard

Knowing the Giant trevally (ulua) (Caranx ignobilis) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents reef and is found between 2 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.

It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.

Minimum legal size by zone

ZoneMinimum size
Hawaii10" (25 cm)

Where to catch it

Other names

Jurel gigante (es)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Giant trevally (ulua)?

It depends on the area. For example, Hawaii: 10" (25 cm). See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is Giant trevally (ulua) found?

Usually between 2 and 30 m, mostly over reef.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

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