Almaco Jack
Description:
A deep-bodied amberjack; sometimes darker in coloration; front of soft dorsal and of anal fins high and elongated; body more flattened than banded rudderfish or greater amberjack; no scutes.
Where Found:
Wide-ranging in OFFSHORE waters, not a common catch; young are associated with Sargassum.
Size:
Usually less than 20 pounds.
Remarks:
Spawns offshore, apparently during spring, summer, and fall.
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