Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
Lesser Amberjack
Family Carangidae, JACKS and POMPANOS
Seriola fasciata
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Description: olive green or brownish black and silver sides; dark band (variably present) extends upward from eye; juveniles have split or wavy bars on sides; proportionately larger eye and deeper body than greater amberjack.
Similar Fish: other Seriola.
Where found: NEASHORE and OFFSHORE, apparently living deeper than other Seriola (commonly 180 - 410 feet deep).
Size: usually under 10 pounds.
Florida Record: n/a.