Appearance
Also known as leatherjack.
- Body silvery-white on sides and belly, with a bluish-green back
- Pectoral and caudal fins yellow
- First dorsal fin has five well-developed, unconnected spines
- Finlets present behind dorsal and anal fins
- Scales tiny and embedded, causing skin to appear smooth
- Long body that is strongly compressed
- Lateral line nearly straight
Similar Species: Other jack species
Size: Up to 12 inches
Habitat
Inshore in bays and estuaries, often in turbid water
Behavior
Diet includes small fishes and crustaceans