amberjack
amberjack
Any of various popular marine game fishes (genus Seriola), members of the jack family (Carangidae). Amberjacks are found worldwide. The greater amberjack of the tropical Atlantic is one of the largest jack species, often attaining a length of 6 ft (1.8 m).
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