Fishing Species
Almaco Jack Fish Species Information
Almaco Jack bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Seriola rivoliana |
| Other Fish Name: | Blackjack, Bar Jack, Rock Salmon |
| Regions Fished: | In the Indian to the west Pacific oceans, Almaco jack can be found from Kenya to South Africa and have been spotted off Mariana Islands, Wake island, Ryukyu Islands, Kermadec Islands and New Caledonia. In the eastern Pacific, Almaco jack are known from Ca |
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| Additional Information: | Dark copper to brown above, dark creamy below. Dark stripe from snout to second dorsal fin and around mouth. Generally deep body, dark color. Front lobes of second dorsal and anal fins much higher than in greater amberjack. Notch in front of caudal fin. Gill rakers completely cover gill arch. Average 10-15 pounds. |