Fishing for Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel

Scomberomorus commerson

The Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel is a sleek, fast-swimming predator found in coastal and offshore waters. It features a streamlined body with distinctive vertical bars. Typically reaching up to 80 inches and weighing around 100 pounds, it preys on smaller fish and squid. Known for its migratory behavior, it thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical seas. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

33 ft - 230 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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