King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
A sleek silver king that chases schools at speed.
King mackerel are long, powerful fishes that migrate with warm coastal water. Their fins tuck into grooves while rows of little finlets steady a high-speed chase.
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Creature passport
- Home
- They range along the western Atlantic from the Americas into the Gulf and Caribbean.
- Favorite foods
- They mainly hunt schooling fishes and also eat squid and shrimp.
- Size check
- Often 20-35 in; up to 6 ft (1.8 m)—adult-height
Tell-your-friends facts
Four wonderfully wild things
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Young king mackerel have bronze spots that usually fade with age.
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A sharply dropping lateral line helps distinguish them from similar mackerels.
- 3
Females can grow larger and live longer than males.
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Thirty triangular teeth form an efficient fish-grabbing row.
Ocean superpower
Built to be amazing
Streamlined fins fold into grooves to reduce drag during a sprint.
Junior scientist tip
What should I look for?
Check for a silvery body, sharply dipping side line, and tiny rear finlets.
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