Green Jack
Caranx caballus
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Fast and silvery, the green jack runs the continental shelf in schools, usually near the coast but sometimes out over deeper water. It chases small fish, squid and shrimp, and the young grow up in estuaries before moving offshore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Caranx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273271.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Jack live?
- The Green Jack (Caranx caballus) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Green Jack dangerous to divers?
- The Green Jack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Jack get?
- The Green Jack grows to about 55 cm.