Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas &

Caribbean Reefs

Bar Jack
Bar Jack
Scientific Name: Caranx ruber
Synonyms: Carangoides ruber
Order: Carangiformes
Family: Carangidae
Category: Jacks
Also known as: Red Jack, Passing Jack, Skip Jack
Size: 8 to 14 in. (20 to 35 cm)  
Depth: 0-60 ft. (0-18 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda, Gulf of America, Brazil

Silvery fishes
Jacks

Bar Jack

Rainbow Runner

Almaco Jack

Permit

Palometa

Yellow Jack

Blue Runner

Horse-Eye Jack

Black Jack



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