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Seriola dumerili

The greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) is a jack of the genus Seriola. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian coasts, living usually between 20 and 70 metres (66 and 230 ft) of depth, with a maximum depth of 360 m (1,180 ft). It is the largest genus in the family Carangidae, with a maximum length of 200 cm (6.6 ft). It is a fast-swimming pelagic fish with similar habits to the kingfish. It is silver-blue with a golden side line, with a brown band crossing over the eye area.

[ "Ecology", "Zoology", "Fishery", "Fish <Actinopterygii>" ]
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