Common Snook vs Greater Amberjack
Centropomus undecimalis 비교 대상 Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Common Snook | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Centropomus undecimalis | Seriola dumerili |
| 목(目) | Carangaria/misc | Carangiformes |
| 과(科) | Centropomidae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Common Snook | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 140.0 cm | 200.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 24.3 kg | 80.6 kg |
| 체색 | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior dorsal fin. | 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 & Environment
| 속성 | Common Snook | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater & Saltwater | Saltwater |
| 서식 수심 | ?-22m | 1-385m |
| 분포 지역 | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … | 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 … |
| 서식지 | Neritic, estuaries | Pelagic, coral reefs |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Common Snook | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 예 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Common Snook
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
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.
Species Overview
Common Snook
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.
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.