Description
Scomberomorus commerson
SPANISH MACKEREL
Appearance
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Color: Silver body with a greenish-blue upper side and irregular dark vertical lines along the body.
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Size: Can grow up to 2.5 meters in length and weigh up to 50 kg.
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Head: Small, pointed head with a large mouth and sharp, pointed teeth.
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Tail: Forked tail, often dark or greyish with a slightly concave shape.
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Dorsal Fins: Two dorsal fins; the first is small and triangular with spines, and the second is longer and soft.
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Scales: Small, smooth scales that are more noticeable around the pectoral and pelvic fins.
