Carangoides ruber (Bloch, 1793)

Bar jack

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Scomber ruber, Caranx ruber, ... more
Common names	Carangue comade, Cojinúa carbonera, Passing Jack, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Berry, F.H. and W.F. Smith-Vaniz. 1978. (Ref. 3277)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 59.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); 69 cm TL (female); common length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 8,200 g (Ref. 3277)

Length at first maturity

L_m 31.0, range 26 - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 0 - 35 m (Ref. 40849), usually 0 - 22 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 35°N - 10°N, 100°W - 59°W (Ref. 55174)

Western Atlantic: New Jersey (USA), Bermuda, and Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil; throughout the Caribbean Sea (Ref. 9626). Most common in the West Indies (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 30; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26

Common in clear insular areas or in coral reefs off mainland coasts (Ref. 5217). Juveniles frequent areas with algae (e.g. Sargassum) (Ref. 26235). Usually in schools which may be spawning groups; occasionally solitary. Feeds on fishes, shrimps and other invertebrates. Marketed fresh (Ref. 56217). Easily approached (Ref. 9710). Large individuals have caused ciguatera when eaten (Ref. 13442).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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