Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 10–70 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
The narrow barred Spanish mackerel is a fast pelagic hunter of coastal and shelf edge water, often in turbid, low salinity bays. It chases anchovies, sardines and other small fish along with squid and shrimp, usually hunting alone, and some carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Scomberomorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127024.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel live?
- The Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) is typically found at 10–70 m.
- Is the Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel get?
- The Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel grows to about 2.4 m.