Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
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.