Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

Horse-Eye Jack

HORSE-EYE JACK - Caranx latus Family Carangidae, JACKS AND POMPANOS

Description: similar in shape to the Crevalle jack, but front of head less steep; blackish blotch at edge of opercle small, poorly defined, or absent; no dark blotch on pectoral fin; entire chest scaly except in individuals less than 75 mm (3 in.) long; scutes usually blackish; caudal fin yellowish; 20 to 22 soft rays in dorsal fin; 14 to 18 gill rakers on lower limb of 1st arch.
Size: to 75 cm (30 in.) and 3.8 kg (8.5 lbs.).