Jacks & Trevally
Horse-eye Jack
Caranx latus
SaltwaterCarangidaeLeast Concern
About
The Horse-eye Jack is a robust, moderately compressed fish with a distinctive dark blotch on the operculum and large eyes, giving it its name. They are schooling fish, often found near reefs and drop-offs, and are known for their powerful swimming ability.
- Average size
- 12-24 inches, 5-10 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery to bluish-green dorsally, fading to silver or white ventrally. Dark blotch on operculum, dark tips on the second dorsal and anal fins.
- Diet
- Carnivorous; feeds on smaller fish, crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), and cephalopods (squid).
- Region
- Southeastern US, including Florida and the Gulf Coast.