Description: dark stripe
(variably present) extends from nose to in front of dorsal fin and
"lights up" when fish is in feeding mode; no scutes; soft dorsal
base less than twice the length of the anal fin base.
Similar Fish: other Seriola.
Where found: OFFSHORE
species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60 -
240 feet of water; sometimes caught NEAR SHORE in south Florida; juveniles
associated with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet
deep.
Size: common to 40
pounds.
*Florida Record: 142 lbs.
Remarks: largest of the
jacks; thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout most of the year; feeds on
squid, fish, and crustaceans.
* The Florida records
quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's
printed publication, Fishing
Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are
provided as only as a benchmark.
