Hemicaranx leucurus (Günther, 1864)
Yellowfin jack
Hemicaranx leucurus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  49.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern tip of Baja California, Mexico and southern Gulf of California to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:  Body sub-oval and compressed; both jaws with a single row of small, comb-like teeth; pectoral fins falcate and relatively long (from 2.5 to 3.0 times in total length); back silvery blue; belly and flanks white or silvery; pectoral fins yellowish (Ref. 55763).
Biology:  Adults are found in coastal waters, also entering brackish waters (Ref. 9283). Usually forming schools (Ref. 37955). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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