yellowtail
noun
yel·low·tail
ˈye-lō-ˌtāl 
ˈye-lə-
plural yellowtail or yellowtails
a
: any of several carangid fishes (genus Seriola)
especially
: a food and sport fish (S. lalandi) of the Pacific and Indian oceans having a yellow stripe along each side of the body
c
: a snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) that is a sport and food fish found from Massachusetts to Brazil and is olive to bluish above with yellow spots and a broad yellow stripe along each side of the body
called also yellowtail snapper
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Say goodbye to the fresh yellowtail, the delectable hogfish, North Miami.
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Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Born in Baja and perfected on both sides of the border, the best versions here feature fresh catches like yellowtail or rockfish, lightly battered and fried, tucked into warm corn tortillas with cabbage, crema, and a squeeze of lime.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Born in Baja and perfected on both sides of the border, the best versions here feature fresh catches like yellowtail or rockfish, lightly battered and fried, tucked into warm corn tortillas with cabbage, crema, and a squeeze of lime.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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“Yellowtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellowtail. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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