Common names:
Greater amberjack, Purple amberjack, Purplish amberjack
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
marine
Abundance:
common (usually seen)
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Ref: Wilson, K.D.P., 2003
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Reported from Tung Ping Chau (Ref. 119714); and from artificial reefs in Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 119713). A school composed 20 to 30 individuals was seen in sandy, rubble, and muddy areas at Sharp Island, Shelter Island, and Bluff Island (Ref. 128523). The species was observed on 101 to 200 occasions during 400 dive surveys on artificial reefs (Ref. 119494). Sold in live fish markets. Commonly consumed in Hong Kong (Ref. 125589). Also Ref. 12084, 125407.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Ni, I.-H. and K.-Y. Kwok, 1999
National Database:
> Carangiformes (Jacks) > Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) > Naucratinae
Etymology: Seriola:Latin word diminutive with the meaning of a large earthenware pot (Ref. 45335). More on author: Risso.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologie
marien rifbewoner; oceanodroom (Ref. 51243); diepte 1 - 385 m (Ref. 11441), usually 18 - 72 m (Ref. 9626). Subtropical; 49°N - 36°S, 98°W - 128°E
Verspreiding
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