Trachinotus ovatus

Jacks

1 / 3
  • Derbio
  • Bläuel
  • Vorkpompano
  • Palomine
  • Palometa blanca
  • Stella

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

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 1 and 200 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 70 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing