Maracaibo Leather Jack
NameMaracaibo Leather Jack
Scientific NameOligoplites palometa
Common NamesMaracaibo Leather Jack, Palometa Leatherjack, Shortfin Leatherjack
FamilyCarangidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Snappers, Other large Jacks, Robust Angelfish (large species)
Description
The Maracaibo Leather Jack is a predatory marine fish characterized by its slender, silvery body, yellowish fins, and a series of scutes along its lateral line. Found in the warm waters of the Western Atlantic, this species requires a very large aquarium due to its size and active, predatory nature. It is best suited for experienced aquarists with dedicated predator tanks.
