Pelagic fish
Greater amberjack
Seriola dumerili
IUCN status: Least concern
A powerful pelagic that patrols reef edges and wrecks, often in small hunting groups. One of the more exciting sightings in Maltese water, most frequent in the warm months.
- Max size
- Up to ~1.5m, 40kg+
- Habitat
- Open water over reefs, walls and wrecks; fast-moving hunter
Best places to dive with Greater amberjack
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Malta & Gozo
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Most frequent in the warmer months (roughly June-October) along walls and over wrecks such as Fessej Rock; scarcer in winter.
Los Cabos & Gordo Banks
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Malta Marine Life: A Guide for Divers, Ritual Dive