Lesser amberjack
📖 Overview
Adults are benthopelagic near the coasts . Smaller juveniles epipelagic in oceanic or offshore neritic waters. Adults feed on squids and fishes . Eggs are pelagic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 33; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lesser amberjack is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lesser amberjack is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lesser amberjack is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 55 - 348 m . Subtropical; 43°N - 30°S, 98°W - 15°W
🌿 Ecology
squids and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scomber fasciatus | Bloch | 1793 | Synonym |
| Seriola semicoronata | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 13 records indexed .
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