Yellowtail Amberjack
Seriola lalandi
Sighting evidence at Roman Rock Lighthouse Reef, False Bay
Photo: Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull) · CC BY-NC-SA
Large schools of yellowtail amberjack use the Roman Rock pinnacle as a gathering point, with aggregations of several hundred fish common in autumn and winter. These powerful, fast-moving predators create spectacular fish tornado formations around the pinnacle during current-driven feeding frenzies, attracting sharks and large dorado to the site. Yellowtail is also a prized sport fish in South Africa, and Roman Rock's healthy population indicates that the marine protected area around the site is providing meaningful refuge for this economically important species.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Yellowtail Amberjack is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.