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Greater Amberjack vs Ikan Lemadang

Seriola dumerili dibandingkan dengan Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut Greater Amberjack Ikan Lemadang
Nama Ilmiah Seriola dumerili Coryphaena hippurus
Ordo Carangiformes Carangiformes
Famili Carangidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut Greater Amberjack Ikan Lemadang
Panjang Maks. 200,0 cm 210,0 cm
Berat Maks. 80,6 kg 40,0 kg
Warna 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. Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut Greater Amberjack Ikan Lemadang
Jenis Air Saltwater Saltwater
Kedalaman 1-385m 0-85m
Sebaran Geografis 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 … Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
Habitat Pelagic, coral reefs Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut Greater Amberjack Ikan Lemadang
Ikan Buruan Ya Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan 9/10 7/10
Rekor Dunia — —
Kadar Merkuri — —

Cuisine & Edibility

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.

Ikan Lemadang

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

Species Overview

Greater Amberjack

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.

Ikan Lemadang

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.

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