Threats
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Invasive Species & Diseases
Milkfish face threats from overfishing and fish farms also capture milkfish fry from the wild.
Fish
Milkfish
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
Tropical ocean and estuaries, and may also appear in rivers and lakes
Diet
Plankton, algae, as well as invertebrates, fish eggs and larvae in the seabed
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
Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the waters of countries such as China, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Native to Hong Kong.
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Conservation
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
