Carangoides ruber

Jacks

  • Bar jack
  • Seitenstreifen Stachelmakrele
  • Blauwstreep horsmakreel
  • Carangue comade
  • Cojinúa Carbonera

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 35 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food