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Scomberomorini is a tribe of ray-finned saltwater bony fishes that is commonly known as the Spanish mackerels, seerfishes or seer fish.This tribe is a subset of the mackerel family (Scombridae) – a family that it shares with four sister tribes, the tunas, mackerels, bonitos, and the butterfly kingfish.
Spanish mackerel are a highly valued fish throughout their range from North Carolina to Texas. Recreational anglers catch Spanish mackerel from boats while trolling or drifting and from boats, piers, jetties, and beaches by casting spoons and jigs and live-bait fishing. Fast lure retrieves are key to catching these quick fish.
Little is known about king mackerel in their first year of life. Yearling fish typically attain an average weight of 1.4–1.8 kg (3.1–4.0 lb) and a fork length of 60 cm (24 in). At age seven, females average 10 kg (22 lb), males 5 kg (11 lb). King mackerel may attain 40 kg (88 lb), but any over 7 kg (15 lb) is almost certainly a female.
Often leaner and lower in unhealthy fats than red meat, most seafood options pack in the nutrients and benefits for fewer calories. ... Atlantic mackerel is an oily fish that's rich in omega-3s ...
Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. [3] As an oily fish, it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. [4] The flesh of mackerel spoils quickly, especially in the tropics, and can cause scombroid food poisoning. Accordingly, it should be eaten on the day of capture, unless properly refrigerated or cured. [5]
Scomberomorus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the mackerel family, Scombridae. More specifically, it is a member of the tribe Scomberomorini , commonly known as the Spanish mackerels . Species
Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. [141] As an oily fish , it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids . [ 142 ] The flesh of mackerel spoils quickly, especially in the tropics, and can cause scombroid food poisoning .
The mackerel, tuna, and bonito family, Scombridae, includes many of the most important and familiar food fishes. The family consists of 51 species in 15 genera and two subfamilies. All species are in the subfamily Scombrinae, except the butterfly kingfish, which is the sole member of subfamily Gasterochismatinae. [1]