Leather Jack
NameLeather Jack
Scientific NameScomberoides nobilis
Common NamesLeather Jack, Giant Queenfish, Large-mouthed Queenfish
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Large groupers, Snappers, Large moray eels
Description
The Leather Jack, also known as Giant Queenfish, is a large, predatory marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It possesses a sleek, silvery body and a large mouth, making it an efficient hunter of smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its immense adult size and aggressive nature, this species is generally unsuitable for typical home aquariums and is primarily housed in public aquariums.
