Yellow jack
📖 Overview
Adults prefer offshore reefs and open marine waters . Juveniles often found near the shore on seagrass beds or often associated jellyfish or floating Sargassum . Generally solitary but sometimes seen in small groups . They feed on small fishes . Spawning occurs offshore from February to October . Flavor considered fair to good .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 28; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Upper jaw does not reach to anterior margin of eye. Juveniles have about 5 vertical dark bars on body.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow jack is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow jack is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Subtropical; 42°N - 25°S, 97°W - 7°E Central Atlantic: St.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Caranx Bartholomaei is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 229 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellow jack has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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