Yellowtail (fish)

A yellowtail may be any of several different species of fish. Most commonly the Yellowtail amberjack Seriola lalandi is meant. In the context of sushi, yellowtail usually refers to the Japanese amberjack, Seriola quinqueradiata. Other species called simply "yellowtail" include:

• Atlantic bumper, Chloroscombrus chrysurus
• Yellowtail flounder, Limanda ferruginea
• Yellowtail Cod, Limanda Operaphan
• Yellowtail snapper, Ocyurus chrysurus
• Whitespotted devil, Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus
• Yellowtail horse mackerel, Trachurus novaezelandiae