Serra Spanish mackerel
Scomberomorus brasiliensis
Scomberomorus brasiliensis is a marine fish of the family Scombridae, which is widespread in the southern Caribbean and the South American Atlantic coast. Some authors see Scomberomorus brasiliensis as a synonym of Scomberomorus maculatus. The fish is a sport fish, and is fished commercially.
Description
The spindle -shaped body is usually about 65 inches long, more than 125 inches SL. The first dorsal fin consists of 17 to (rarely ) 19 hard jets. Of these, the fourth of the Longest. By the eighth ray the fin is black. The high, tapered second dorsal fin usually includes also 17-18 soft rays, rarely 15 or 19 The anal fin consists of 17 to 19 soft rays. On top of the tail stem, there are eight to ten Flössel, on the bottom nine. The caudal fin is large and deeply divided. The breast constant pelvic fins are very small. The pectoral fins are tapered and usually have 22-23 soft rays. The flanks are covered with bluish silver and medium-sized, yellowish spots which are smaller towards the end of the body. The lateral line is slightly wavy. A swim bladder is absent. The teeth are bent quite large and backward.
Habitat and Biology
Scomberomorus brasiliensis is a epipelagischer, ozeanodromer predator. The species feeds mainly on fish, also of crustaceans and cephalopods. It inhabits the shelf and shows a preference for reefs .. It is a group of fish.