Description

Also known as Atlantic Moonfish, Full Moonfish, Horsefish, Horsehead, Moonshine.

Found over the continental shelf.
They feed on crustaceans, fish and worms.
Juveniles off sandy beaches and in estuaries.
Length - 29cm
Depth - 1-55m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Jacks are fast swimming fish that can roam over great distances. The larger fish hunt other fish and the smaller fish eat zooplankton. In turn they are hunted by large Tuna and Dolphins. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1955