Carangoides bajad

Jacks

  • Orangespotted trevally
  • Goldkörper-Makrele
  • Carangue à points oranges
  • Carángido de cuerpo dorado
  • Carango dorato

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters.
  • Uncommon 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 : 55 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

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