Common Name(s): Atlantic Tripletail Scientific Name: Lobotes Surinamensis Local Name(s): Tripletail, [Md]铁泊(Tie3 Po3), [Hk]Tee Poh, [My]Sepak Karang Precaution: Aggresive, may bite Edible: Yes CNR Time: 1 min
Tripletails gets its name from the two fins near its tail that are all similar in size, thus looking like three tails. It is a predatory fish that can be found along coastal areas. The young are yellowish to brown in colour and takes a camouflage as a leaf drifting near water surface, ambushing prey. Adults are mostly brown to greyish in colour and can easily grow up to a few kilograms.
Tripletails are known to be aggressive fighters but are not commonly encountered. They can be caught using baitfish or prawns.
