Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos
Seriola dumerili

Description: dark stripe extends from nose to in front of dorsal fin and "lights up" when fish is in feeding mode; no scutes; soft dorsal base less than twice the length of the anal fin base.

Similar Fish: other Seriola.

Where found: Offshore species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60 - 240 feet of water; sometimes caught nearshore but not often ; juveniles associated with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet deep.

Size: common to 40 pounds.

Note: largest of the jacks; thought to spawn offshore throughout most of the year; feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans.