Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Bar Jack
Caranx ruber
Bar Jack
Also known as: Red Jack, Passing Jack, Skip Jack
Category: Jacks
Scientific Name: Caranx ruber
Synonyms: Carangoides ruber
Size: 8 to 14 in. (20 to 35 cm)  
Depth: 0-60 ft. (0-18 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda, Gulf of America, Brazil
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Carangiformes (Order)
     └Carangidae (Family)
      └Caranx (Genus)

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