Yellow Jack (Juvenile) (Carangoides bartholomaei)

Also known as Crevalle, Green Jack, Jackfish, Lemon Jack, Skipjack, Trevally

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Description

Also known as Crevalle, Green Jack, Jackfish, Lemon Jack, Skipjack, Trevally.

Found singly, or in small schools, in open waters, over off-shore reefs.
They feed on small fish.
Juveniles found with jellyfish, over seagrass beds, or under floating sargassum mats.
Length - 100cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, 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/Carangoides-bartholomaei

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Yellow Jack (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!