Family Carangidae

by. Nolvyhindarto,S.Si_Encartablog_Animals

Jacks

Selected Characters: Caudal fin deeply forked; two detached
spines anterior to anal fin; main lateral line arched anteriorly and
straight posteriorly, straight portion partly covered by a row of scutes;
accessory lateral line present near dorsal fin base.

class="Normal_0020_0028Web_0029__Char" style=" text-decoration: none">This is a large family whose 140 species are found in the Pacific,
Atlantic and Indian oceans. The Jack Mackerel is the only species
which occurs in Puget Sound. It is a pelagic jack which can be found
near the surface or at depths up to 180 meters or more. It often swims
in large schools and feeds on a variety of pelagic invertebrates and
small fishes. This species is usually found offshore and is a rare visitor
to Puget Sound.

Species

Trachurus symmetricus Jack Mackerel

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