Fishing for Yellow jack

Caranx bartholomaei

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

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 164 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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