CARANGIDAE Uraspis uraspis, 15.9 cm SL (photo by Seishi Kimura) Uraspis uraspis (Günther, 1860) Whitemouth Jack D VIII + I, 25-30; A II + I, 17-22; GR 5-7 + 13-16 = 18-22; V 10+14. Body ovate, somewhat deep, compressed; dorsal profile more strongly convex than ventral profile. Lower jaw projecting in adults, gill rakers very long, entering into mouth. Breast widely naked to pectoral fin base and behind insertion of pelvic fins. Straight part of lateral line entirely with 26-38 scutes. Color: body silvery bluish black dorsally, metallic dark brown ventrally; oral cavity black except white tongue, roof and floor of mouth. Size: maximum length 28 cm FL. Distribution: widely distributed in Indo-Pacific, from Red Sea to Hawaii, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. Remarks: occurring in continental shelf. Feeds on crustaceans and cephalopods. Marketed fresh.