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Updated 3/20/2020

Family Carangidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Caranx ruber

Looe Key, Florida, 20 feet

 



Jardines de la Reina, Cuba

BAR JACK

Common along reefs.  Blue dorsal stripe, lower lobe of caudal fin with silver leading edge, body can rapidly change from silver to brown.  Attains 29 inches, usually much less.  New Jersey to Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico.