Pseudocaranx dentex

Jacks

  • White trevally
  • Zahn-Makrele
  • Carangue dentue
  • Jurel dentón
  • Carango dentice

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • 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 10 and 200 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 80 cm
  • Maximum age known : 49 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Plankton

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