| Amberjack
- Seriola dumerili Family
Carangidae, JACKS AND POMPANOS
Dark stripe (variably present) extends from nose to front
of dorsal fin and "lights up" when fish is in feeding
mode; no scutes; soft dorsal base less than twice the length
of the anal fin base.
Similar fish: Other Seriola
Where found: OFFSHORE species
associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typacally
in 60-240 feet of water; sometimes caught NEARSHORE in south
Florida; juveniles associate with floating objects and may
occur in water less than 30 feet deep.
Size: Common to 40 pounds.
Remarks: Largest of the jacks;
thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout much of the year; Feeds
on squid, fish, and crustaceans.
Florida record: 142 lbs.
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