Whitemouth Jack
Uraspis uraspis
Also known as: Bassett-hulls Trevally, Sixband Brown Jack, Trevally, Whitmouth Trevally, Whitetongue Jack
- Bassett-hulls Trevally
- Sixband Brown Jack
- Trevally
- Whitmouth Trevally
- Whitetongue Jack
Overview
Found in schools, around deepish waters, of the continental shelf.
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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
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Found in schools, around deepish waters, of the continental shelf.
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