Bluntnose Jack
NameBluntnose Jack
Scientific NameHemicaranx amblyrhynchus
Common NamesBluntnose Jack, Bluntnose Trevally
FamilyCarangidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Groupers, Snappers, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Moray Eels
Description
The Bluntnose Jack is a robust, silvery marine fish characterized by its blunt snout and compressed body. It typically exhibits several dark vertical bands, especially when young, which fade with age. This predatory species is known for its schooling behavior in the wild and requires a very large, well-maintained saltwater aquarium.
