BLUE RUNNER

Caranx crysos


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Caranx crysos (Mitchill, 1815) Caranx crysos (Mitchill, 1815)

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A schooling species generally not far from the coast (Ref. 5217). Juveniles often found in association with floating Sargassum (Ref. 5217). Feeds on fishes, shrimps, and other invertebrates. Spawns offshore from January through August (Ref. 26938). Excellent food fish (Ref. 9626); marketed fresh, frozen (Ref. 5521), and salted. Often used for bait (Ref. 26938).