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Blue Runner

Caranx crysos

Taxonomy

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

About

The blue runner, Caranx crysos (also known as the bluestripe jack, Egyptian scad, hardtail jack and hardnose), is a common species of moderately large marine fish classified in the jack family, Carangidae. The blue runner is distributed across the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Brazil to Canada in the western Atlantic and from Angola to Great Britain including the Mediterranean in the east Atlantic. The blue runner is distinguished from similar species by several morphological features, including...

Frequently Asked Questions

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