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Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Pacific crevalle jack, (Caranx caninus), is a species of large marine fish classified in the jack family Carangidae. The species is distributed through the tropical waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean from California in the north to Peru in the south, including several offshore islands. The species is best identified by its deep body and mostly unscaled breast, as well as other more detailed anatomical features. The species is known to grow to a maximum...

Frequently Asked Questions

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