Tuna & Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
SaltwaterScombridaeLeast Concern
About
Spanish Mackerel are schooling fish characterized by their streamlined bodies and iridescent coloration. They are fast swimmers and voracious predators, primarily feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
- Average size
- Approximately 14-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Colors
- Silver sides with iridescent blue/green back and yellow/bronze spots along the lateral line
- Diet
- Small fish (e.g., anchovies, sardines), shrimp, squid, and other invertebrates
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, from the Gulf of Mexico to southern New England
