Greater Amberjack
OrderCarangaria
FamilyCarangidae
HabitatCoastal
RangeWorldwide subtropical
Max Length190 cm
Max Weight80.6 kg
DietCarnivore
About the Greater Amberjack
The largest of the jacks, a powerful fish found around reefs, wrecks, and oil platforms. Famous among anglers for its strength. Has a dark stripe running from the snout through the eye. Large individuals can carry ciguatera toxins from their reef diet.