Caranx latus

Jacks

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  • Horse-eye jack, bigeye jack
  • Grossaugen-Stachelmakrele, Westatlantische Stachel
  • Paardeoog horsmakreel
  • Carangue gros-yeux, Carangue moyole
  • Jurel ojón, gallego
  • Carangide

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

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 0 and 140 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
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Shrimps

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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!