Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–385 m
- Max size: 1.9 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The largest of the amberjacks, reaching nearly two metres, it patrols deep reefs and wrecks in fast hunting packs, running down smaller fish like scad. The young drift with floating weed far out at sea. It is a powerful gamefish, though large ones can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Seriola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126816.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greater Amberjack live?
- The Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) is typically found at 1–385 m.
- Is the Greater Amberjack dangerous to divers?
- The Greater Amberjack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greater Amberjack get?
- The Greater Amberjack grows to about 1.9 m.