Fin's Fish Guide
The Pacific crevalle jack (Caranx caninus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 101 cm.
Description
The Pacific crevalle jack is a large jack of the family Carangidae from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about one metre and has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body with a dark spot on the gill cover and on the pectoral-fin base, and a steep head. Adults live in oceanic and coastal waters and often occur in shallow water; they form schools and also enter brackish estuaries. As a fast, powerful predator it hunts small fishes and crustaceans. The Pacific crevalle jack is a valued sport and food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pacific crevalle jack?
The Pacific crevalle jack has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep, steep head with a dark opercular and pectoral fin blotch; fast, powerful schooling predator.
Where does the Pacific crevalle jack live?
The Pacific crevalle jack lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Eastern Pacific; oceanic and coastal waters, also brackish estuaries.
How big does the Pacific crevalle jack get?
The Pacific crevalle jack grows to a maximum of about 101 cm. On average the species is around 60 cm.
Is the Pacific crevalle jack dangerous to humans?
No, the Pacific crevalle jack is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pacific crevalle jack edible?
Yes, the Pacific crevalle jack is commonly eaten.
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