Pelagic

Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus commerson
NT· Near threatenedCautionPelagic

A long, streamlined silver mackerel marked with faint wavy vertical bars, built for explosive bursts of speed. It roams reef edges and the open blue alone or in small groups, slicing through baitfish schools with razor-sharp teeth.

Size (typical)
0.9–2.0 mm
Depth range
IUCN status
NT
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

Peak: Jan / Jun / Jul
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