Black Jack
Caranx lugubris
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 12–354 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A dark, deep bodied jack of clear oceanic water, the black jack keeps to outer reef drop offs and rarely strays onto shallow banks. It hunts fish through the night, and although eaten in many places it has caused ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Caranx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126805.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Jack live?
- The Black Jack (Caranx lugubris) is typically found at 12–354 m.
- Is the Black Jack dangerous to divers?
- The Black Jack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Jack get?
- The Black Jack grows to about 1 m.