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