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Leatherjacket

Oligoplites saurus
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 12 inches
Similar species
Other jack species Size: Up to 12 inches
Appearance
  • Body silvery-white on sides and belly, with a bluish-green back
  • Pectoral and caudal fins yellow
  • First dorsal fin has five well-developed, unconnected spines
  • Finlets present behind dorsal and anal fins
  • Scales tiny and embedded, causing skin to appear smooth
  • Long body that is strongly compressed
  • Lateral line nearly straight
Habitat
Inshore in bays and estuaries, often in turbid water
Behavior
Diet includes small fishes and crustaceans
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