Fishing for Bar jack

Caranx ruber
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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

sgtleisoutdoors, Fishbrain angler since 2015

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Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 115 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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