Narrow-banded Spanish Mackerel
NameNarrow-banded Spanish Mackerel
Scientific NameScomberomorus commerson
Common NamesNarrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Barred Mackerel, Striped Mackerel
FamilyScombridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Central Pacific, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Australia, Southeast Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000
Max Size (Inches)94
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large pelagic fish (in public aquariums), Large sharks (in public aquariums)
Description
The Narrow-banded Spanish Mackerel is a large, fast-swimming predatory marine fish characterized by its silvery body and distinctive narrow vertical bands. It is a highly migratory species found in tropical and subtropical waters. Due to its immense size and active nature, this species is strictly unsuitable for home aquariums and requires specialized public aquarium environments.
