Rainbow Runner

The rainbow runner (Elagatis bipinnulata), also known as the rainbow yellowtail, Spanish jack and Hawaiian salmon, is a common species of pelagic marine fish of the jack family, Carangidae. The species is widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the world, inhabiting both coastal and offshore areas. The species is the only member of the genus Elagatis, which was created 15 years after its initial description, and is closely related to the amberjacks. The rainbow runner is easily distinguished by its body shape, and the brilliant colouration which gives the fish its name.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rainbow Runner being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Seriola lalandi
• Seriola dorsalis
• Kyphosus ocyurus
• Decapterus macarellus
• Seriola dumerili

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Carangiformes

Family

Carangidae

Genus

Elagatis

Species

Elagatis bipinnulata

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