LESSER AMBERJACK – Seriola fasciata
March 9th, 2006 by Gillwetter PressFamily Carangidae, JACKS AND POMPANOS
Description: olive green or brownish back and silver sides; dark band (variably present) extends backward and 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: NEARSHORE and OFFSHORE, apparently living deeper than other Seriola (commonly 180-410 feet deep).
Size: usually under 10 pounds.
Remarks: believed to spawn offshore; adults eat fish, and squid.
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