Scientific Name
Seriola lalandi

Common Name
Yellowtail amberjack

Biology
Pelagic and demersal species (Ref. 9283) found in coastal and oceanic waters, off kelp beds and rocky areas (Ref. 2850), sometimes entering estuaries (Ref. 9563). They are solitary or occur in small groups and can be found near rocky shores, reefs and islands (Ref. 6390). Schools of juveniles are generally found in offshore waters, often near or beyond the continental shelf (Ref. 27865). Prefer warmer water (18-24?C) although they are occasionally found in cooler water (Ref. 27128). Feed on small fish, squid and crustaceans (Ref. 27121). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283).

Classification

Classified By

Valenciennes, 1833

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Perch-like fish (Perciformes)

Family

Jacks and pompanos (Carangidae)

Distribution

Region

Circumglobal, in subtropical waters, and with a series of disjunct populations. Indo-Pacific

Distribution

Circumglobal, in subtropical waters, and with a series of disjunct populations. Indo-Pacific: South Africa, Walter Shoals, Amsterdam Island, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Hawaii, Rapa, Pitcairn Island, and Easter Island. Eastern Pacific: British Columbia, Canada to Chile (Ref. 2850). Eastern Atlantic: St. Helena, South Africa (Ref. 7097).

Range

55°N - 57°S, 180°W - 180°E

Environment

Climate

Subtropical

Water Temperature From

18 °C

Water Temperature To

24 °C

Depth From - meters

3 m

Depth To - meters

825 m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 825 m (Ref. 4517)

Trophic Level

4.07 s.e. 0.34 Based on diet studies.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

True

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

250 cm

Common Length

80.0 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes

Vulnerability

High to very high vulnerability (69 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.13; tm=2)

Threat To Humans

Harmless (Ref. 4795)

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated