Author: (Bloch, 1793)
FBname: Cero
Comments: Most abundant in clear waters around coral reefs, occasionally forming schools.  Feeds on clupeoids (<i>Harengula</i>, <i>Jenkinsia</i> and <i>Opisthonema</i>) and atherinids (<i>Allanetta</i> [= <i>Craterocephalus</i>), squids and shrimps.  Good food and game fish (Ref. 5521).  Utilized fresh, smoked and frozen; consumed pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9987).  Sometimes called the "Painted Mackerel" (Ref. 13442).