Guinean Amberjack
Seriola carpenteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 72.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An amberjack of warm coastal waters over the continental shelf, this fast swimmer chases squid and fish from the surface down to around two hundred metres. It keeps to water warmer than twenty five degrees, and there are reports of ciguatera poisoning from eating it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Seriola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guinean Amberjack live?
- The Guinean Amberjack (Seriola carpenteri) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Guinean Amberjack dangerous to divers?
- The Guinean Amberjack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guinean Amberjack get?
- The Guinean Amberjack grows to about 72.5 cm.