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| This family (Carangidae) consists of large, silvery fish characterized by their long, sickle-shaped pectoral fins, dorsal fins that extend to a powerful, deeply forked tail.They are open water swimmers (pelagic fishes),but various species regularly visit reefs in small groups or large shoals in search of food. | They are amongst the most active predators on the reef and can be seen swimming past with a sudden burst of speed as they chase smaller, unwary reef fish. |