bluntnose jack
Hemicaranx amblyrhynchus
Coastal jack of the western Atlantic, from the Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil, sold fresh and with little commercial use.
Also called: palombeta, xaréu-de-focinho-romo, chicharra, jurelito chato, bluntnose jack
- maximum
- 50 cm
who is the bluntnose jack
The round-snout jack, also called palombeta, belongs to the family Carangidae and reaches 50 cm. It is coastal and lives on the continental shelf, usually without forming large schools. Juveniles enter brackish estuaries and, as they grow, move to deeper bottoms, not beyond 50 m. Spawning usually occurs in summer, and the eggs are pelagic. It is sold fresh at market.
Essential profile. Identification, where it occurs and rules, with data from FishBase and the cited regulations. Season, time of day, technique and bait are added once we have a good source for the bluntnose jack; in the meantime, see the similar species.
fun facts
- Juveniles enter brackish estuaries.
identification
Fusiform body, with a rounded, blunt snout, the trait that gives the species its name and helps set it apart from other jacks in the region. Adults live near the coast and do not form large schools, and juveniles are found in brackish estuaries. It is also called palombeta, a name used for another species, Chloroscombrus chrysurus.
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Essential profile: the index uses a general fish model (weather, sun, moon and tide), without a season or time of day specific to this species.
where found
It occurs from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean to southern Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, mostly in coastal waters.
Habitat: Coastal shelf waters, down to 50 m, with juveniles in estuaries.
coast
rules for the bluntnose jack
Summary of the regulations we found, with the source for each. Rules change; before keeping or transporting fish, check with the state environmental agency.
Conservation: Not on the Brazilian national list (Ministerial Ordinance GM/MMA No. 1.667/2026).
We found no species-specific rule beyond the region's general rules.
catch and release
catch and release Releasing the fish alive, quickly and with a wet hand. During a closed season it isn't always allowed: what the regulation says applies.
No danger to anglers. The fin spines call for care when handling.
in the kitchen
Sold fresh at market.
how much it weighs without taking it out of the water
Length-weight relationship W = a·Lb (a = 0.01318, b = 2.96; FishBase (relação peso-comprimento bayesiana, estimativa)). It's an average: a fat or lean fish can vary by 10% to 20%.
estimated weight
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sources and references
Essential profile: size, length-weight, depth, countries and conservation come from FishBase and the cited regulations, and the texts were written from those sources. Season, time of day, sensitivities, technique and baits and lures are not included yet, because we did not find a good source for this species.
- scientific FishBase: Hemicaranx amblyrhynchus (ficha da espécie)Size, length-weight, depth, habitat, distribution, biology, and IUCN status. Page checked on Oct 13, 2026.
- scientific FishBase: nomes populares de Hemicaranx amblyrhynchusNames by country and language.
- official Portaria GM/MMA nº 1.667, de 27 de abril de 2026: Lista Nacional Oficial de Espécies da Fauna Ameaçadas de Extinção (peixes e invertebrados aquáticos)The species is not on the list. Checked in the DOU of April 28, 2026.
