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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Greater amberjack

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Encountering a Greater amberjack while diving is often memorable. Its elegant appearance, yellowish band and rapid passes around pinnacles or wrecks catch the eye. Occasionally curious, it is a large predator.

Habitat de Greater amberjack Habitat
Wreck, Open water
Profondeur de Greater amberjack Depth
0-100 m
Groupe biologique de Greater amberjack Group
Pelagic fish
Rôle écologique de Greater amberjack Role
Apex predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Greater amberjack is a powerful fish with an elongated, streamlined body designed for fast swimming. Its back is dark, tending towards blue or green, while its flanks are silver. A yellowish band often runs along its sides, and a dark line crosses the eye. Its broad, muscular tail allows rapid acceleration.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Living in open water, it frequents both offshore areas and places near reliefs such as walls, pinnacles or wrecks. The young often live in groups, while adults are more often solitary or in small groups. It can move at different depths, from the surface down to several tens of metres.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It is an active predator hunting in open water. It mainly feeds on fish but also consumes cephalopods such as squid or cuttlefish, as well as various marine invertebrates.

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