Caranx lugubris Poey, 1860

Black jack

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Caranx ascensionis, Caranx frontalis, Caranx ishikawai, ... more
Common names	Coalfish, Black ulua, Blackjack, ... more

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Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 70.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 17.9 kg (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 12 - 354 m (Ref. 9710), usually 24 - 65 m (Ref. 5217)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 30°N - 30°S, 180°W - 180°E

Circumtropical. Western Indian Ocean: off Natal and East London in South Africa (Ref. 3197, 11228); Reunion, Mauritius and Cargados Carajos (Ref. 33390); Seychelles (Ref. 10685). Western Pacific: southern Japan to New Caledonia. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). Western Atlantic: Bermuda and the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: Azores, Madeira, St. Paul's Rocks (Ref. 13121), Ascension Island, Cape Verde, and Gulf of Guinea. Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico (including Revillagigedo Islands) to Costa Rica.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. Upper profile of head steep, the anterior part slightly concave; mouth relatively large, the maxilla nearly reaching center of eye; dark olive gray to almost black on the back, shading to bluish gray ventrally; scutes black (Ref. 13442).

An oceanic and insular species, very much restricted to clear oceanic waters (Ref. 9283). Not commonly found in shallow banks (Ref. 9283). Sometimes seen near drop-off at outer edge of reefs (Ref. 26938). Occasionally forming schools. Feed on fishes at night (Ref. 5213). Eggs are pelagic (Ref. 4233). Marketed mainly fresh, also dried or salted (Ref. 9283).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 9710)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.12)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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