Whitemouth Jack
Uraspis uraspis
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 20–140 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The whitemouth jack forms schools over the continental shelf, mostly between fifty and well past one hundred metres. It feeds on bottom living crustaceans and squid, and as its name suggests carries a pale mouth lining unusual among jacks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Uraspis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218448.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitemouth Jack live?
- The Whitemouth Jack (Uraspis uraspis) is typically found at 20–140 m.
- Is the Whitemouth Jack dangerous to divers?
- The Whitemouth Jack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitemouth Jack get?
- The Whitemouth Jack grows to about 28 cm.