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Horse-eye Jack

Caranx latus
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 30 inches (8.5 pounds)
Similar species
Other jack species Size: Up to 30 inches (8.5 pounds)
Appearance
  • Front of head less steep than crevalle jack
  • Darkly colored scutes (bone-like projections) on sides, just in front of tail
  • Lack dark spots on pectoral fins
  • Dark spot on gill cover is small or absent
  • Caudal fin yellow in color
  • Chest is fully scaled
Habitat
Often found in schools near offshore reefs
Behavior
Diet includes fishes, shrimp and other invertebrates
Additional information
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