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Species Guide

Greater Amberjack

Seriola
  • Spanish Name: Seriola (Pez limón)
  • English Name: Greater Amberjack
  • Scientific Name: Seriola dumerili
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Perciformes
  • Family: Carangidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Open waters near the coast, typically close to structures such as reefs and shipwrecks, at depths of 20 to 200 meters.
  • Farming: Floating marine cages in coastal areas with well-oxygenated water and controlled temperature.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and fusiform, with a hydrodynamic profile.
  • Distinctive features:

    Blue-green dorsal coloration, silvery sides, and white belly, with a golden lateral line running from the eye to the tail.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 80 and 127 cm; in the wild, it can reach up to 190 cm.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 18 and 80.6 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 80.6 kg

Life Cycle

Rapid growth in aquaculture, reaching market size in 1 to 2 years.

Adaptations

High tolerance to changes in temperature and salinity, facilitating farming in various environments.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) or specialized hatcheries.

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly conducted in open-sea floating cages.

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  • Geographical distribution
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including the Mediterranean, in temperate to tropical waters.
  • Main producing countries
Japan, Spain, Italy, Malta, Turkey.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued in cuisine for its firm flesh, smooth texture, and delicate flavor.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Used to produce fish meal and oil.

  • Common preparation methods
Excellent for sashimi, grilling, baking, or stews.