Animal of the Day!
Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana)
(Photo in public domain)
Conservation Status- Least Concern
Habitat- Atlantic Ocean; Indo-Pacific Ocean
Size (Weight/Length)- 35 kg; 90 cm
Diet- Shrimp; Squid; Small fish
Cool Facts- The almaco jack is a beast of the ocean. Capable of swimming an impressive 17 kilometers per hour, these fish value speed and stamina over everything else. Almaco jacks travel in massive schools in coastal areas, targeting groups of sardines and European squid. They force their prey into a tight ball and then strike as a single unit to scoop up mouthfuls of food. Almaco jack are essentially fearless and seek out large sharks, ranging from tiger sharks to great whites. Using the shark as a giant luffa, almaco jacks rub against the shark’s rough skin to remove any parasites or dead skin. Not wanting to pass up an opportunity, these fish will sometimes rub against scuba divers as a quick spa day.
Rating- 12/10 (I too wish I had a shark buddy.)
Requested by @almacojack-like-the-fish
