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amberjack: see pompano leather jacks is the pilot fish, a slender variety rarely over 2 ft (60 cm) long. Pilot fish, Naucrates ductor, often follow ships and sharks, feeding on the scraps left behind. Another species also called pilot fish is an amberfish. ..... Click the link for more information. . amberjackAny of various popular marine game fishes (genus Seriola), members of the jack family (Carangidae). Amberjacks are found worldwide. The greater amberjack of the tropical Atlantic is one of the largest jack species, often attaining a length of 6 ft (1.8 m). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Near the reef, large iguanas ate from our hands, and the snorkeling
was the best yet, as massive amberjacks, groupers and stingrays circled
just a few feet offshore near a floating bridge that led to Mayan caves. |
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