Japanese Amberjack

Q: What is the scientific name for japanese amberjack?

Japanese Amberjack is Seriola quinqueradiata.

The record

Japanese Amberjack at a glance

Scientific name: Seriola quinqueradiata
Typical size: 24-40 inches, 10-30 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in temperate and subtropical waters of the western Pacific, typically in offshore waters around structure, reefs, and drop-offs. While not native to Florida waters, this species is occasionally caught by deep-sea anglers and is highly valued by recreational fishermen in its native range.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a japanese amberjack through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

Japanese Amberjack questions people ask

What is the scientific name for japanese amberjack?

Japanese Amberjack is Seriola quinqueradiata.

How big does a japanese amberjack get?

A typical japanese amberjack runs 24-40 inches, 10-30 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every japanese amberjack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do japanese amberjack live?

Found in temperate and subtropical waters of the western Pacific, typically in offshore waters around structure, reefs, and drop-offs. While not native to Florida waters, this species is occasionally caught by deep-sea anglers and is highly valued by recreational fishermen in its native range. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is japanese amberjack in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Offshore