Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at Punta Sur Wall, Los Testigos
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Greater amberjack patrol the wall edge at Punta Sur in groups of 5 to 15 individuals, using the current as cover to approach smaller reef fish. At Los Testigos they show little fear of divers and will approach closely out of curiosity before resuming their patrol — behavior characteristic of populations with no experience of spearfishing. Their presence confirms the functioning pelagic-reef link that characterizes remote, fully protected reef systems.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Greater Amberjack is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.