Caranx melampygus

Jacks

  • Bluefin trevally
  • Blauflossen Stachelmakrele
  • Carangue bleue
  • Carángido de aleta azul
  • Carango pinne blu

Distribution

  • 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 1 and 190 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 117 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -

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