Scomberomorus maculatus (Mitchill, 1815)

Spanish mackerel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scombridae \| Scombrinae
Synonyms	Scomber maculatus, Cybium maculatum, ... more
Common names	Thazard Atlantique, Atlantic spanish mackerel, Carite Atlántico, ... more

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Main reference

Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen. 1983. (Ref. 168)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Collette, Bruce B. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 91.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); max. published weight: 5,890 g (Ref. 40637); max. reported age: 5 years (Ref. 72462)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 10 - 35 m (Ref. 26912)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 20°C - 30°C (Ref. 54882); 44°N - 19°N, 97°W - 64°W (Ref. 54882)

Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) to Cape Cod to Miami (USA) and Gulf of Mexico coasts from Florida, USA to Yucatan, Mexico. Three species namely: Scomberomorus tritor in eastern Atlantic, Scomberomorus sierra in eastern Pacific, and Scomberomorus brasiliensis in the Caribbean and Atlantic coast of South America have often been confused with this species. Absent in the Bahamas (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20; Vertebrae: 51 - 53. Interpelvic process small and bifid. Lateral line gradually curving down toward caudal peduncle. Vertebrae 21-22 precaudal plus 30-31 caudal, total 51-53. Intestine with 2 folds and 3 limbs. Swim bladder absent. Body covered with small scales. First dorsal fin black anteriorly and at distal margin posteriorly. Generally silvery with sides marked with about three rows of round to elliptical dark spots (orange in life).

Migrates in large schools over great distances along the shore. Larvae are found in surface waters between 19.6° and 29.8°C with salinities of 28.3 to 37.4 ppt. Feeds mainly on small fishes (clupeoids and anchovies), few quantities of penaeoid shrimps and cephalopods. Casting, live-bait fishing, jigging, and drift fishing are also employed in capturing this species. Aerial spotting is sometimes used in locating the fish. Marketed fresh, frozen or smoked; eaten pan-fried, broiled and baked.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 31172)

Human uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.2-0.38; tm=2-3; Fec=280,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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