How big is the Crevalle jack?

Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) reaches 50–124 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Crevalle jack?

Crevalle jack is found between 0–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Crevalle jack?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Crevalle jack?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific.

Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos)

Key facts

Scientific name: Caranx hippos
Common name: Crevalle jack
Category: Fish
Family: Carangidae
Genus: Caranx
Size: 50–124 cm
Depth: 0–100 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: schooling, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific

Description

Caranx hippos reaches 124 cm and 32 kg. Large jack with amphi-Atlantic distribution (Caribbean and tropical East Atlantic). Laterally compressed high silver body with metallic blue-green back, distinctive concave forehead (dominant males with very bulging forehead), distinctive black spot on posterior edge of operculum. Lives in schools from 0 to 100 m in coastal open water. Fast voraciously curious ambush predator. Trophy sport fishery in Senegal and Florida (crevalle jack). Electric diving encounters.

Photo of Crevalle jack

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Crevalle jack?: Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) reaches 50–124 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Crevalle jack?: Crevalle jack is found between 0–100 m deep.
Is the Crevalle jack dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Crevalle jack?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Crevalle jack?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Caranx

Other species in the family Carangidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126803)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2390778)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia