Seriola Cuvier, 1816
Teeth in both jaws minute, in a broad band anteriorly, tapering posteriorly. Soft anal fin base distinctly shorter than soft dorsal fin base; pectoral fins shorter than pelvic fins. Spinous dorsal fin with 7 or 8 spines, which may become embedded in large fish; no finlets in dorsal or anal fins. Caudal peduncle grooves present. Lateral line slightly to moderately arched above pectoral fins, becoming straight posteriorly; no scutes.
Epipelagic to epibenthic species found in neritic to offshore waters from near the surface to at least 360 m, forming small to moderate schools and feeding primarily on other fishes.
Species 9 or 10; in Clofnam area 4.
Recent revision: Smith-Vaniz and Berry (1981 on a regional basis only).
Species of this genus in the program:
Seriola carpenteri
Seriola dumerili
Seriola fasciata
Seriola rivoliana