Barred Queenfish
Scomberoides tala
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–13 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A queenfish reaching about seventy centimetres, it swims alone through inshore surface waters in the warm twenties. Adults are mainly fish eaters, ambushing prey near the top of the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Scomberoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Queenfish live?
- The Barred Queenfish (Scomberoides tala) is typically found at 10–13 m.
- Is the Barred Queenfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Queenfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Queenfish get?
- The Barred Queenfish grows to about 70 cm.