Alectis ciliaris

Jacks

African pompano;Threadfin;Threadfish
Fadenmakrele
Afrikaanse draadmakreel;Afrikaanse pompano
Cordonnier fil;Carangue à plumes
Pámpano de hebra

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 80 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing