Caranx caninus, commonly known as the Pacific crevalle jack, is a powerful coastal and offshore predator belonging to the jack family (Carangidae). It has a deep, robust body with a strongly forked tail, silvery sides often marked with darker blotches, and a distinct dark spot near the upper edge of the gill cover. Like other jacks, it is fast-swimming and highly aggressive, frequently forming schools when young and becoming more solitary with age. This species can reach impressive dimensions, growing up to about 120 cm in length and weighing over 25 kg, although most individuals encountered are considerably smaller. Its muscular build and endurance make it a popular and challenging target for sport anglers, known for long, powerful runs once hooked.
Caranx caninus is distributed throughout the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Southern California and the Gulf of California southward to Peru, including offshore islands such as the Galápagos. It inhabits coastal waters, bays, reefs, and estuaries, often moving between shallow and deeper areas in search of fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
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