Yellowtail amberjack
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Carangiformes |
Family: | Carangidae |
Genus: | Seriola |
Species: | S. lalandi
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Binomial name | |
Seriola lalandi Valenciennes, 1833
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Synonyms[2] | |
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The yellowtail amberjack, yellowtail kingfish, hiramasa or great amberjack (Seriola lalandi) is a large fish found in the Southern Ocean. Although previously thought to be found in all oceans and seas, recent genetic analysis restricts S. lalandi proper to the Southern Hemisphere waters.[3] However, they are found in Northern Hemisphere waters during certain times of the year. The fish was given its name by Monsieur de Lalande, a naturalist who first informed zoologist Achille Valenciennes of the existence of this species. His reason for the use of the word Seriola (feminine diminutive form of seria, a large earthenware pot) to name the fish is uncertain, but the second word lalandi was derived from his surname.[4]
Taxonomy
The yellowtail amberjack was formally
Distribution and habitat
The yellowtail amberjack occurs in tropical and temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere and the northern Pacific. In Australia, it is recorded from
The yellowtail amberjack (or yellowtail kingfish as it is known in Australia) is a highly mobile pelagic species, and tends to either form single-species schools, or combine with southern bluefin tuna (
In general, they inhabit rocky reefs and adjacent sandy areas in coastal waters and occasionally enter estuaries. They are found from shallow water down to depths around 50 m, although have been caught from over 300 m.
Young fish up to 7 kg are known to form shoals of several hundred fish. They are generally found close to the coast, while larger fish are more common around deep reefs and offshore islands. Juvenile yellowtail amberjack are rarely seen, as they are often found far from land associated with floating debris or weed which provide camouflage. Juveniles are yellow with black bands. This colouration fades as the fish ages, and by about 30 cm in length, the fish has assumed its adult colouration.
Biology
Very little is known of the yellowtail amberjack's biology, including its habitat preferences throughout juvenile life stages, migration patterns, and wild reproductive behaviour. Adults live around rocky
Sydney Harbour
Before the introduction of kingfish traps (for commercial fishing) in the 1970s, huge numbers of yellowtail amberjack were in
Behaviour
Yellowtail amberjacks are known for their curiosity around human vessels. The fish often accompany
Diet
Being a
In a human context
In New Zealand, yellowtail amberjacks are a traditional food of Māori, who call the fish haku. The fish was often caught using hooks that incorporated iridescent pāua shell, or by capturing schools of fish in large nets. The fish is traditionally associated with qualities of warriors and leaders, and some iwi associate the fish with the end of life. Early European settlers to New Zealand disliked the fish (known as kingfish), believing the taste to be flavourless and coarse, however this perception changed over time and it has since become one of the most popular sporting species of fish.[13]
Uses and aquaculture
S. lalandi has been established as a suitable candidate for marine
Some attempts have been made to culture the species in
.References
- . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Seriola lalandi" in FishBase. August 2019 version.
- ^ Martinez-Takeshita, N., D. M. Purcell, C. L. Chabot, M. T. Craig, C. N. Paterson, J. R. Hyde, & L. G. Allen. 2015. A tale of three tails: cryptic speciation in a globally distributed marine fish of the genus Seriola. Copeia, 103(2): 357-368.
- ^ Australian Museum (9 March 2020). "Yellowtail Kingfish, Seriola lalandi Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833". The Australian Museum. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Seriola lalandi". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Christopher Scharpf; Kenneth J. Lazara (10 August 2019). "Order CARANGIFORMES (Jacks)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). Seriola "Species in the genus 'Seriola'". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ Australian Museum (9 March 2020). "Yellowtail Kingfish, Seriola lalandi Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833". The Australian Museum. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Roelofs, Anthony; Lewis, Paul; Rogers, Paul; Georgeson, Lee; Tracey, Sean; Victorian Fisheries, Authority. "Yellowtail Kingfish 2020". Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Dianne J Bray, 2011, Yellowtail Kingfish, Seriola lalandi, in Fishes of Australia, accessed 26 Aug 2014, http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1662 Archived 18 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pittaway, Daniel (2017). "Port Augusta winter warriors". FishingSA. 53: 62–66.
- ^ "How to catch Sydney harbour kingfish". Fishabout Fishing Charters Sydney Harbour With Craig McGill. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Wikidata Q114871191.
- ^ "How to catch kingfish". The fishing website. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ Page, Donna (5 February 2019). "Controversial Port Stephens kingfish farm scrapped". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Yellowtail kingfish farmed at Geraldton die". www.abc.net.au. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Concerns about kingfish deaths in upper spencer gulf". www.abc.net.au. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Jobs to be created after aquaculture zone approved". www.abc.net.au. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "FRESH Kingfisch Filet, ca. 750-770g - KÜCHENFERTIG - FRESHMERCATO.COM". Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
Further reading
- Ayling, Tony; Cox, Geoffrey (1982). Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand: William Collins Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-00-216987-8.
- "Yellowtail kingfish biology".
- "Cape yellowtail (Giant yellowtail".
- "SERIOLA LALANDI from New Caledonia (En/Fr)".
- "How to catch Sydney Harbour Kingfish". www.fishaboutsydney.com.au. Australia.
External links
- Photos of Yellowtail amberjack on Sealife Collection