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Euprepocaranx dorsalis (Gill, 1863) Threadfin jack |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 100 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body compressed and sub-oval in juveniles, oblong in adults; dorsal profile of snout slightly oblique, then abruptly vertical over anterior edge of premaxilla; lobes of second dorsal and anal fins very long; ventral part of chest scaleless up to origin of pectoral fins; body silvery blue with yellow golden highlights; dorsal side of operculum with a black spot; base of second dorsal fin membranes with small black spots (Ref. 55763). | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found in oceanic waters (Ref. 9283). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||