Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Horse eye jack
Size:
These fish grow up to 30 inches (76 centimeters).
Diet:
Horse eye jack eat fish, shrimp, and other aquatic invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Found in both marine and freshwater, horse eye jacks live near offshore reefs thought the Gulf of Mexico, western and eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Details:
Horse-eye jacks are named for their large, prominent eyes, which help them see in deeper or murky waters. Their silver bodies have brown-green coloring on the dorsal side, and they feature dark bone-like projections near their forked tail. Naturally curious, they sometimes follow scuba divers or large marine animals, possibly mistaking them for food sources or protection.