Greater Amberjack

Seriola dumerili

Least Concern Saltwater

Maksimum Boy

200,0 cm

Maksimum Ağırlık

80,6 kg

Renk

Olive-green to bluish back with …

Derinlik Aralığı

1-385m

Familya

Carangidae

Kategori

Sport Fish

Hakkında

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
Derinlik Aralığı	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

Su Tipi

Saltwater

Derinlik Aralığı

1-385m

Coğrafi Dağılım

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).

Yenirlik ve Mutfak

Tat

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.

Balıkçılık Bilgileri

Spor Balığı

Evet

Mücadele Puanı

9/5

Önerilen Yem

live bait, vertical jigs, poppers

Taxonomy

Takım	Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Familya	Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)
Türler	Seriola dumerili

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Sériole couronnée
Spanish	Pez de limón

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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).