 Bigeye trevally are also an important prey for larger species, ranging from sharks and larger species of carangid to sea lions and various birds.Movie of a large school of bigeye trevally on the move

The bigeye trevally reaches sexual maturity at a length of around 42 cm, with both males and females reaching maturity at a similar length and age.Spawning is known to occur between July and September in the east Pacific and in November to March in South Africa, indicating variation across the species range.