Greater Amberjack

Family Carangidae, JACKS and POMPANOS
Seriola dumerili

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Description: dark stripe (variably present) extends from nose to in  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.

Found on The Dry Tortugas :   associated with steep rocky reefs,  ledges, and wrecks, typically in 60 - 240 feet of water.

Size: common to 40 pounds.

Florida Record: 142 lbs.
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification

Sea-Clusive Charters
Of The Lower Florida Keys

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Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042

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