Seriola lalandi Valenciennes, 1833

Yellowtail amberjack

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Halatractus dorsalis, Lichia pappei, Seriola aureovittata, ... more
Common names	Sériole chicard, Medregal rabo amarillo, Amber fish, ... more

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Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Smith-Vaniz, William F. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 250 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27865); common length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9137); max. published weight: 96.8 kg (Ref. 40637); max. reported age: 12 years (Ref. 72462)

Environment

Benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 825 m (Ref. 4517)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 24°C (Ref. 6390); 55°N - 57°S, 180°W - 180°E

Circumglobal, in subtropical waters, and with a series of disjunct poplulations. Indo-Pacific: South Africa, Walter Shoals, Amsterdam Island, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Hawaii, Rapa, Pitcairn Island, and Easter Island. Eastern Pacific: British Columbia, Canada to Chile (Ref. 2850). Eastern Atlantic: St. Helena, South Africa (Ref. 7097).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 35; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. The only jack without scutella on the caudal peduncle. Dark blue dorsally and almost white ventrally; with a well defined line of demarcation between the two colors.

Pelagic and demersal species (Ref. 9283) found in coastal and oceanic waters, off kelp beds and rocky areas (Ref. 2850), sometimes entering estuaries (Ref. 9563). They are solitary or occur in small groups and can be found near rocky shores, reefs and islands (Ref. 6390). Schools of juveniles are generally found in offshore waters, often near or beyond the continental shelf (Ref. 27865). Prefer warmer water (18-24°C) although they are occasionally found in cooler water (Ref. 27128). Feed on small fish, squid and crustaceans (Ref. 27121). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless (Ref. 4795)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.13; tm=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (69 of 100)	Low

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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