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Bar Jack

Caranx ruber

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Carangidae ›Genus: Caranx

About

The bar jack (Caranx ruber) (also known as the carbonero, red jack, blue-striped cavalla and passing jack) is a common species of inshore marine fish classified in the jack family, Carangidae. The bar jack is distributed through the western Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey and Bermuda in the north to Venezuela and possibly Brazil in the south, with the largest population in the Gulf of Mexico and West Indies. The bar jack is most simply distinguished...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bar Jack?
The scientific name of Bar Jack is Caranx ruber.
What is the conservation status of Bar Jack?
The Bar Jack has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the family Carangidae.
What genus does Bar Jack belong to?
Bar Jack belongs to the genus Caranx.