Tuna & Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Scomberomorus regalis
SaltwaterScombridaeLeast Concern
About
The Cero Mackerel is a slender, streamlined fish known for its vibrant coloration and swift movements. They are active predators, often found in schools near the surface, hunting smaller fish and invertebrates.
- Average size
- Up to 32 inches, 1-12 lbs
- Colors
- Silver sides with iridescent blue or green back, and several horizontal gold or yellow stripes or spots along the sides.
- Diet
- Small fish, crustaceans, and squid
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the southeastern United States, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.