Amberjack
Platycaranx chrysophrys
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Amberjack (Platycaranx chrysophrys) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 72 cm, with a maximum published weight of 4.3 kg. Its recorded depth range is 10–90 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 72,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 4,35 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 10-90m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Información de Pesca
Taxonomy
| Orden | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Familia | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Especies | Platycaranx chrysophrys |
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