The Banded Rudderfish or Seriola zonata is the one of the smallest species of Amber Jacks. The juveniles of this species have 6 black vertical bands running down their bodies. As they grow to over 10" these bands disappear making them much harder to differentiate between other species of saltwater fish, especially the Pilot Fish. One good way to tell is the very tips of their tails are white.
These fish are schooling fish that are often found following large creatures in the water and feeding off of their scraps. Like other Jacks they are sought after by many fisherman and are said to be easy to catch with shrimp, flies and even spoons. You can check out the Banded Rudderfish underwater in the video below.
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