Senegal Jack
NameSenegal Jack
Scientific NameCaranx senegallus
Common NamesSenegal Jack, African Jack
FamilyCarangidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, West Africa
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine fish, Large groupers (with caution), Large snappers, Sharks (in extremely large systems)
Description
The Senegal Jack is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Eastern Atlantic. It possesses a silvery, deep, and compressed body, indicative of its powerful swimming and hunting capabilities. Due to its significant adult size and predatory nature, this species is rarely kept in home aquariums and is more suited for very large public aquariums or specialized facilities.
