Horse-eye Jack


Size:   1 to 2.5 ft.
ID:   Yellow tail fin, clear pectoral fin, dark scutes

Class:   Actinopterygii  /  Ray-finned fishes
Order:   Perciformes  /  Perch-like fishes
Family:  Carangidae  /  Jacks, Pompanos
Genus Species:   Caranx latus / Horse-eye Jack

Habitat:  open water over reef
Typical food:  small fish, shrimp, crabs
Other information:   also called "Bigeye Jack"; swim in small groups to large; may mix with
similar Crevalle jacks


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