Is Amber jack in the tuna fish family?

No, amberjack is not in the tuna fish family. While both amberjack and tuna are classified as Perciformes (the order that includes most bony fish), they belong to different families.

Amberjack is a member of the Carangidae family, which also includes other fish like Pompano, Cobia, and Trevallies. Tuna, on the other hand, belongs to the Scombridae family, which includes mackerels, bonitos, and swordfish.