Whitetongue Jack
Uraspis helvola
The cottonmouth jack is a pelagic carangid species found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It's characterized by its silvery body with a distinctive dark interior of the mouth that gives it its common name.
Whitetongue Jack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Uraspis helvola
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
This species inhabits open ocean waters and is typically caught by anglers trolling offshore or while targeting other pelagic species. They often travel in schools and can be found around floating debris or in areas with current breaks.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a whitetongue jack through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksWhitetongue Jack questions people ask
Whitetongue Jack is Uraspis helvola.
A typical whitetongue jack runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every whitetongue jack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
This species inhabits open ocean waters and is typically caught by anglers trolling offshore or while targeting other pelagic species. They often travel in schools and can be found around floating debris or in areas with current breaks. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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