Scomberomorus cavalla

Scomberomorus cavalla
King Mackerel – Scomberomorus cavalla
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
ScombridaeScomberomorus cavalla(Cuvier)1832King Mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

Unique Characters: Two small keels and a large median keel between them on either side of caudal peduncle. 7-10 dorsal and 7-10 anal finlets. Adipose eyelids absent. Teeth in jaws strong, compressed, almost triangular or knife-like. Corselet of scales obscure. Snout much shorter than rest of head. At least 6 gill rakers on first gill arch. 14-19 spines in first dorsal fin. Posterior end of maxilla exposed. Lateral line with a deep dip below second dorsal fin. Total gill rakers on first arch 7-13.

Similar Species: None.

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