Latin name
Scomberomorus sierra
Other names
Pacific sierra; Spanish: macarela, serrucho, sierra, verle.
Identification
It is similar in appearance to the Spanish mackerel.
Distribution
The Pacific sierra mackerel is a fish found in abundance in the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Mexico and Central America. It should not be confused with the Atlantic sierra (Scomberomorus brasiliensis), which is found only in the Atlantic. Pacific sierra mackerel are distributed from La Jolla in Southern California south to the Galápagos Islands and to Paita, Peru. They have also been reported from Antofagasta, Chile.
Habitat
The Pacific sierra mackerel is a schooling species and can be found in surface coastal waters and on the bottom of the continental shelf.
Size
The world record for all-tackle fishing is held by an Ecuadorian fish weighing 18 pounds, caught in 1990.
Life history and Behavior
They are believed to spawn near the coast.
Food and feeding habits
Feed on small fish, especially anchovies.
Reproduction
No information
Classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Squad | Scombriformes |
Family | Scombridae |
Genus | Scomberomorus |
Species | S. sierra |
Features | |
Conservation status | Least Concern |
Habitat | Pelagic |
Life span, years | No information |
Maximum body weight, kg | 8.2 |
Maximum length, cm | 99 |
Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
Threat to people | Edible |
Way of eating | Predator |
Mackerel, Pacific Sierra
Tags: Mackerel, Pacific Sierra