Great amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Sighting evidence at Bookends, Tobago
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Great amberjack circle the Bookends pinnacles in loose pods, using the structure as a reference point for orientating in open water while hunting the dense baitfish aggregations. They are fast, powerful hunters capable of bursts of speed exceeding 70 kilometres per hour and can exceed 70 kilograms in weight. Their inquisitive, bold behaviour around divers makes them one of the most engaging large pelagics at the site.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Great amberjack is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.