| Aspect: | Silvery (but sometimes golden/brass) trim body with dark line at base of dorsal fin that ends in trailing edge of lower tail fin. The black line is generally doubled by a shiny blue line, from head to tail base. In the scientific name the word "ruber", which means red, refers to the colour of the flesh. |
| Population: | Regularly abundant. |
| Notable feature: | Can turn totally black when courting, playing with other species as seen here, or when under stress. |
| Environment: | Usually found in open waters, solitary or in groups. |
| Behaviour: | Ignores divers, always looks busy if not aggressive towards other, smaller species. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Bar Jack
- French designation: Carangue Bleue
- Latin designation: Caranx ruber
- Creole designation: Karang Ti-zie
- Latin family: Carangidae
- Size (cm): 20-40
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