Amberjack (species: Seriola dumerili) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Seriola dumerili
Amberjack


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Carangidae
Genus Seriola
Species Seriola dumerili

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 190 cm (Total Length) - applies to They are more commonly observed around 100 cm in length.
  • From 80 cm to 127 cm (Total Length) - applies to At first maturity

Weight

  • Up to 80.6 kg

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

They typically occur in deep seaward reefs but they occasionally enter coastal bays.

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Danger

  • requires treatment - Reported to cause ciguatera in some areas.