Caranx armatus; Print; Caranx is a genus of tropical to subtropical marine fishes in the jack family Carangidae; commonly known as jacks; trevallies and kingfishes. They are moderate- to large-sized; deep-bodied fishes which are distinguished from other carangid genera by specific gill raker; fin ray and dentition characteristics. The genus is represented in the Pacific; Indian and Atlantic Oceans; inhabiting both inshore and offshore regions; ranging from estuaries and bays to deep reefs and offshore islands. All species are powerful predators; taking a variety of fish; crustaceans and cephalopods; while they in turn are prey to larger pelagic fishes and sharks. A number of fish in the genus have a reputation as powerful gamefish and are highly sought by anglers. They often make up high amounts of the catch in various fisheries; but are generally considered poor to fair table fishes.; 1700-1880