Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at Kemer Reef, Antalya
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Fast-moving schools of amberjack appear at the reef's drop-off from April through November, attracted by the baitfish that aggregate at depth transitions. They are apex reef predators that can reach 1.8 metres and are known to circle divers out of apparent curiosity. Their high energy demands mean they follow prey schools as water temperatures shift seasonally.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Amberjack is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.