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Green Jack

Caranx caballus

Taxonomy

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

About

The green jack, Caranx caballus (also known as the horse jack), is an abundant species of coastal marine fish in the jack family Carangidae. The species is distributed in the eastern Pacific Ocean along the American coastline from Santa Cruz Island off California in the north to Peru in the south, as well as a number of islands including the Galapagos and recently, Hawaii. The green jack is distinguished from other similar carangid species by a...

Frequently Asked Questions

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