Cocinero (Caranx vinctus)

Also known as Barred Jack, Kingfish, Striped Jack, Trevally

Description

Also known as Barred Jack, Kingfish, Striped Jack, Trevally.

Found in schools, over coastal and oceanic waters.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 37cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Eastern Central Pacific

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/Caranx-vinctus.html

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