The Bar jack is a sleek, silver fish with a distinctive dark stripe running along its back. It typically grows to about 12-16 inches and weighs around 1-3 pounds. Found in the western Atlantic, it inhabits coral reefs and coastal waters. This active predator feeds on small fish and invertebrates, often seen in schools near the surface. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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