Mangrove Jack
Types of seafood and fish from Seanutri
Mangrove Jack swim very fast and difficult to catch. Very high quality aquacultured fish. No foul smell despite frozen.
External Appearance
- As strong as a Gurnard fish with sharp teeth.
- Young Mangrove Jack is commonly reddish brown or copper colour. (Those living in reefs are more whitish )
- Pearl-shaped imprints found on both side of the scales.
Biology and Ecology
- Ocean (Brackish water), corals and reefs, man grove, near and far coast. Migratory fish.
- Can also live in freshwater.
- Live in 1-12 metres depth.
Body
- Maximum length: 150cm
- Normal length: 80cm
- Maximum weight: 8.7kg
- Table size: Whole fish = 0.8-3.0kg
- Fillet: 0.5-1.0kg
Texture and Taste
- Greyish flesh, translucent pink.
- Milky white, medium or big flakes, form and tender like chicken meat texture.
