FishincSpecies catalog
California yellowtail
Seriola dorsalis
California yellowtail (Seriola dorsalis) belongs to the family Carangidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Seriola dorsalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Carangidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Jacks, Predators |
| Other names | Yellowtail |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Mexico and Caribbean saltwater, US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Streamlined jack
- Olive-blue to dark blue back, silvery flanks
- A bright yellow stripe along the side from the snout to the tail
- Yellow tail and fins
- Deeply forked tail
California yellowtail in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Kalifornische Gelbschwanzmakrele |
More species in the family Carangidae
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