Species group · Bony fish
Jacks
WAnimals has 2 species of jack, in the family Carangidae.
- 2 species
- 1 family
- 84 countries
- 50 parks
- Weight
- 1.5 kg – 2 kg
- Length
- 22 cm – 1.2 m
- Lifespan
- 17 – 25 years
Ranges calculated from the profiles that record the figure, not from all 2.
All 2 species of jacks on WAnimals
Each one has its own full profile. This group does not replace them: it brings them together.
Conservation status
1 Least Concern1 Vulnerable
1 species in this group is in a threatened category according to the IUCN.
Where they live
Recorded in 84 countries. The ones with the most species in the group:
Where to see them
- Al Hoceima2 species
- Arrábida2 species
- Banc d'Arguin2 species
- Cabo de Gata-Níjar2 species
- Cabrera Archipelago2 species
- Cíes Islands2 species
- Ebro Delta2 species
- Madeira2 species
- Ria Formosa2 species
- Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina2 species
- Urdaibai2 species
- Aeolian Islands1 species
- Alboran Islanddiving
- Azores (Princess Alice Bank)diving
- Balearic Islands (Cabrera)diving
- Berlengas Islandsdiving
- Cabo de Gata-Níjardiving
- Cabo de Palosdiving
Did you know…?
The sharp bony scutes along the rear of the lateral line form a cutting keel that is best avoided when handling it.
From Crevalle Jack
It hunts in groups, driving shoals of sardines up against the surface, and the din of the attack can be heard tens of metres away.
From Crevalle Jack
The juveniles move into estuaries and river mouths of very low salinity, and even run up stretches of fresh water.
From Crevalle Jack
It can live up to 40 years, exceptionally long for its size.
From Horse Mackerel
Its scientific name comes from the Greek for "rough" and "tail", after the line of bony scutes along its side.
From Horse Mackerel
It eats small crustaceans and fish, including trumpetfish.
From Horse Mackerel