Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
Spanish Mackerel
Family Scombridae, MACKERELS and TUNAS
Scomberomorous maculatus
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Description: color of back green, shading to silver on sides, golden yellow irregular spots above and below lateral line; front of dorsal fin black; lateral line curves gently to base of tail.
Similar Fish: cero, S. regalis; king mackerel, S. cavalla.
Found in The Dry Tortugas: typically offshore and on reefs edge.
Size: average catch less than 2 pounds (20 inches).
Florida Record: 12 lbs.