Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at USS Tarpon, North Carolina
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Greater amberjack are permanent residents of USS Tarpon, schooling in tight formations around the conning tower and stern gun. As apex predators in the mid-water column they regulate populations of smaller reef fish, and their bold curiosity means they frequently approach and escort divers throughout a dive. They can reach over 60 kg and live for more than 15 years, with the largest individuals found on deep offshore wrecks like this one.
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.