Carangoides bartholomaei

Jacks

  • Yellow jack
  • Gelbschwanz-Makrele
  • Geelstaart makreel
  • Carangue jaune;Carangue grasse
  • Cojinúa amarilla

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 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 90 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
    • -Sport or local fishing