Author: Munro, 1943
FBname: Queensland school mackerel
Comments: Schooling species which moves into inshore waters, bays and estuaries of Queensland during the southern midwinter and early spring.  Often inhabit very turbid coastal waters shallower than 30 m (Ref. 6390).  Common length 50 to 80 cm FL (Ref. 12241).  Seasonally migratory in the Gulf of Carpentaria and form mixed schools with <i>S. commerson</i> over shallow reefs offshore of Queensland.  Trolling lines with lures such as metal spoons and cut bait are used by recreational and commercial fishermen.  Mostly marketed fresh (Ref. 9987).