Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at Mamula Island, Montenegro
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Schools of amberjack patrol the open water around Mamula's southern point from May through October, hunting in coordinated bursts that scatter baitfish in silver explosions visible from the dive boat. They reach 1.8 metres and are among the fastest sustained swimmers in the Adriatic, using the island's current acceleration as an energetic advantage. Juvenile amberjack shelter near jellybell margins and floating debris, exploiting chemical camouflage before they are large enough to hunt in open water.
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.