Where they live
Mackerel Spanish are found to inhabit the edges of continental shelf to shallow coastal waters, often of low salinity and high turbidity.
They are also found in drop-offs, and shallow or gently sloping reef and lagoon waters.
Mackeral Spanish are known to undertake lengthy long-shore migrations, but permanent resident populations also seem to exist.
They feed primarily on small fishes like anchovies, clupeids, carangids and squid.
Size and age
Can grow to 240cm and weigh up to 70kg.
Trawling lures or bait.
Last updated: 12 December 2017
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