African jack
Caranx senegallus
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African jack (Caranx senegallus) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 200 m. Recorded habitats include pelagic, estuaries.
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The African jack (Caranx senegallus) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 100 cm in length. It is a fast-swimming pelagic predator found in coastal waters off West Africa and belongs to the family Carangidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100.0 cm |
| Depth Range | ?-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Pelagic, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Order | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Family | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Species | Caranx senegallus |
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