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Seriola

Seriola

9.4
A group of large sea fish called amberjacks
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛriəˌlɑ/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Seriola includes several species of large game fish known as amberjacks.

Examples

  • The Seriola species are popular targets for sport fishing due to their size and strength.

  • Many chefs prefer cooking with Seriola due to its rich flavor.

  • Marine biologists study the distribution of Seriola in tropical and subtropical oceans.

  • The genus Seriola includes several species of large game fish known as amberjacks.

  • The Seriola is a popular fish among sport fishermen.

  • Marine biologists study the distribution of Seriola in tropical and subtropical oceans.

  • The Seriola species are popular targets for sport fishing due to their size and strength.

Synonyms

amberjack
vsSeriola
  • Specialized
8.6

A large sea fish that eats other fish, with a forked tail and yellow or copper colour

is the scientific genus name for those fishes

Compounds

Seriola dorsalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish caught for sport in southern California and Mexico with a yellow tail

Seriola grandis
  • Australian
9.9

A large fish in Australian and New Zealand waters that fights hard when caught

Seriola zonata
  • Specialized
9.9

A banded fish that lives near coasts and often follows boats

Surface Forms

Seriola singular
Seriolas plural

Etymology

Seriola comes from a traditional Mediterranean name used in Italian and Spanish for this kind of sea fish. A helpful way to remember it is to connect it to the common name 'amberjack', because Seriola is the scientific name for those large, powerful ocean fish.