YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH
Scientific name: Seriola Lalandi
Common Names: This species is most commonly called kingfish, yellowtail kingfish, yellow-tailed kingfish, yellowtail, king, kingy or "kingi". Slang titles include "hoodlum" and "bandit", while smaller specimens are often nicknamed "rats".
Description: The yellowtail kingfish is a powerful, pelagic fish characterised by its bright-yellow tail. Colouration varies slightly between individuals, but is usually dark green or blue on the back, shading through metallic blue-green to silver and white or off-white on the belly. A distinct gold or yellowish stripe runs along each flank of a freshly caught kingfish.
Would love to hear stories of Kingy catches around Melbourne...
