The yellow jack is a robust marine fish known for its streamlined body and vibrant yellow coloration. It typically inhabits warm coastal waters and coral reefs. Reaching up to 30 inches and weighing around 20 pounds, it feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Yellow jacks are fast swimmers and often form schools, exhibiting agile and social behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellow jack
length · weight
Yellow jack
17 in · 3 lb
Yellow jack
8 in · 1 lb
Yellow jack
length · weight


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