Threats
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Invasive Species & Diseases
Milkfish face threats from overfishing and fish farms also capture milkfish fry from the wild.
Scientific Name
Chanos chanos
Other Common Name(s)
Giant Herring, Bangos, Bandang
Body Weight
Up to 14 kg
Body Length
Up to 1.8 m
Habitat
Diet
Fun Facts
Milkfish swim in large schools. When hurt, their body produces an alarm substance which alerts their companions to predators or other danger.
Milkfish have a forked tail. As fish use the caudal fin for propulsion, a forked shape can minimise the drag from water, and therefore allows the fish to be fast swimmers.
Distribution
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Invasive Species & Diseases
Milkfish face threats from overfishing and fish farms also capture milkfish fry from the wild.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
