Lesser amberjack (Seriola fasciata) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 55–348 m.
Scientific name: Seriola fasciata · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 67.5 cm
The lesser amberjack is a benthopelagic carangid found near the coast, recorded from 55 to 348 m, with smaller juveniles epipelagic in oceanic or offshore neritic waters. Adults feed on squid and fishes, and the eggs are pelagic. Maximum length is about 68 cm fork length, commonly about 50 cm total length. It is taken in subsistence fisheries and is a gamefish, and its price category is very high. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 47 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
Caution: large individuals carry a ciguatera risk. Heat, cold and marinating do not remove the toxin, which concentrates in the liver, roe and head, so avoid eating those parts. Seek medical help if numbness, tingling or a reversed sense of hot and cold follows a meal.
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