Fishing for Horse-eye jack

Caranx latus

The horse-eye jack is a robust, silver fish commonly found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It features a deep body and large, reflective eyes. Typically reaching 24-30 inches and weighing up to 20 pounds, it inhabits coastal waters and reefs. This species is carnivorous, preying on smaller fish and invertebrates, and often forms large, active schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 459 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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