Euprepocaranx dorsalis (Gill, 1863)
Threadfin jack
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 100 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:  Body compressed and sub-oval in juveniles, oblong in adults; dorsal profile of snout slightly oblique, then abruptly vertical over anterior edge of premaxilla; lobes of second dorsal and anal fins very long; ventral part of chest scaleless up to origin of pectoral fins; body silvery blue with yellow golden highlights; dorsal side of operculum with a black spot; base of second dorsal fin membranes with small black spots (Ref. 55763).
Biology:  Adults are found in oceanic waters (Ref. 9283). 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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