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Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 25 inches; common to 10 inches
Similar species
Other jack species Size: Up to 25 inches; common to 10 inches
Appearance
  • Greenish-blue back, fading to silvery-gold sides and belly
  • Black spot on caudal peduncle (just before the tail)
  • Lateral line arched at front Anal and caudal fins yellow
  • Small black area at rear edge of gill cover
  • Deep, compressed body with lower profile more curved than upper profile
Habitat
Found offshore and inshore in bays and estuaries.
Behavior
Diet includes fishes, invertebrates, plankton and decaying matter. Juveniles often found in estuaries in association with jellyfish.
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Image credit: © Diane Rome Peebles