Hemicaranx zelotes Gilbert, 1898
Blackfin jack
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 364.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru (Ref. 5530).
Diagnosis:  Body sub-oval and compressed; both jaws with a single row of small, comb-like teeth; pectoral fins falcate and relatively sort (from 3.5 to 4.5 times in total length); back silvery blue; belly and flanks white or silvery; pectoral fins darker (Ref. 55763).
Biology:  Adults are found in coastal waters, also entering brackish waters (Ref. 9283). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref.9283).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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