Japanese Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus niphonius
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A fast coastal predator, the japanese spanish mackerel runs spawning migrations in spring and feeding migrations in autumn through the Inland Sea of Japan, hunting small fish. It is the most important Spanish mackerel in Japanese waters and reaches about 113 centimetres, ranging to 200 metres. The species is Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Scomberomorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273817.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Spanish Mackerel live?
- The Japanese Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Japanese Spanish Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Spanish Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Spanish Mackerel get?
- The Japanese Spanish Mackerel grows to about 1.1 m.