Greater Amberjack

Seriola dumerili

Least Concern Saltwater

Max Length

200.0 cm

Max Weight

80.6 kg

Color

Olive-green to bluish back with …

Depth Range

1-385m

Family

Carangidae

About

The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	200.0 cm
Maximum Weight	80.6 kg
Depth Range	1-385m

Coloration

Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin.

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic, coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

1-385m

Geographic Range

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil platforms at 18–70 m depth.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Greater Amberjack is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Edibility & Culinary

Taste

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

Fishing Information

Game Fish

Yes

Fight Rating

9/5

Recommended Bait

live bait, vertical jigs, poppers

Taxonomy

Order	Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Family	Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)
Species	Seriola dumerili

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Sériole couronnée
Spanish	Pez de limón

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Greater Amberjack?

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

How big does Greater Amberjack get?

Greater Amberjack can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 80.6 kg.

Where is Greater Amberjack found?

Is Greater Amberjack endangered?

The conservation status of Greater Amberjack is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Greater Amberjack belong to?

Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) belongs to the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) in the order Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos).