Fishing for Greater amberjack

Seriola dumerili

The greater amberjack is a robust, fast-swimming fish characterized by a streamlined body and a distinctive dark stripe running from its nose to its dorsal fin. Typically found in offshore waters, it inhabits reefs and wrecks. It feeds on fish and squid, reaching lengths of up to 70 inches and weights of 180 pounds, often exhibiting schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 1181 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Greater amberjack

Bay County Coast

48 in · 45 lb

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Dania Beach Pier

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Monroe County Coast

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Apalachicola Bay

26 in · 8 lb

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