Author: (Mitchill, 1815)
FBname: Atlantic Spanish mackerel
Comments: Migrates in large schools over great distances along the shore.  Larvae are found in surface waters between 19.6° and 29.8°C with salinities of 28.3 to 37.4 ppt.  Feeds mainly on small fishes (clupeoids and anchovies), few quantities of penaeoid shrimps and cephalopods.  Casting, live-bait fishing, jigging, and drift fishing are also employed in capturing this species.  Aerial spotting is sometimes used in locating the fish.  Marketed fresh, frozen or smoked; eaten pan-fried, broiled and baked.