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