Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at Punta del Faro, Portofino
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Greater amberjack congregate around the exposed point of Punta del Faro from late spring through autumn, drawn by the current-driven upwellings that concentrate prey. They are fast, powerful hunters and their inquisitive nature means they sometimes approach divers closely before circling and departing. The site's proximity to open Ligurian Sea water makes it the most reliable spot in the Portofino area for encounters with large pelagic visitors.
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.