Where Does Black Jack Live?

Black Jack lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Black Jack

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily pelagic and epipelagic, found from the surface down to depths of at least 200 meters (650 feet), occasionally deeper. Often associated with oceanic islands, seamounts, and offshore reefs.

Environment

Oceanic, pelagic, and reef-associated. Prefers clear, open waters but will frequent the edges of deep reefs and drop-offs. Often found in areas with strong currents.

Geographic range

Circumtropical, found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. In the Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. In the Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to Hawaii, north to Japan, and south to Australia.

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