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Bigeye Trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
Also known as: Bigeye Jack, Bigeye Kingfish, Crevalle Jack, Dusk Jack, Dusky Jack, Giant Trevally, Horse Mackerel, Horse Mackerel Trevally, Horse-eye Jack, Jackfish, Kingfish, Orange-spotted Trevally, Sixband Trevally, Six-banded Trevally, Trevally, Yellow Jack
- Bigeye Jack
- Bigeye Kingfish
- Crevalle Jack
- Dusk Jack
- Dusky Jack
- Giant Trevally
- Horse Mackerel
- Horse Mackerel Trevally
- Horse-eye Jack
- Jackfish
- Kingfish
- Orange-spotted Trevally
- Sixband Trevally
- Six-banded Trevally
- Trevally
- Yellow Jack
Overview
Found during the day in large stationary schools, or slowly moving over the reef, dispersing at night to feed over coastal and oceanic reefs. Often inquisitive of divers.
Juveniles found in estuaries.
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.
How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- yellow tail
Tap any trait to see other fish that share it.
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific, Eastern Pacific
- Exact location · 4
- Dive site · 1
- Country only · 22
Found during the day in large stationary schools, or slowly moving over the reef, dispersing at night to feed over coastal and oceanic reefs.
Adult photos 27
Discussion 1
1 comment
- jin yan· 30 Apr 2017
Deep dive
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