Indian Mackerel
Rastrelliger kanagurta
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 20–90 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Indian mackerel filters its food from turbid, plankton rich water, taking diatoms and small drifting animals as it cruises in fast schools. Small groups have been seen gulping the freshly spawned eggs of other reef fish. It favours coastal bays and lagoons down to about 90 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Rastrelliger
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127020.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Mackerel live?
- The Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) is typically found at 20–90 m.
- Is the Indian Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Mackerel get?
- The Indian Mackerel grows to about 36 cm.