School Mackerel
NameSchool Mackerel
Scientific NameScomberomorus queenslandicus
Common NamesSchool Mackerel, Queensland School Mackerel
FamilyScombridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australian waters
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The School Mackerel is a fast-swimming, predatory marine fish found in coastal and offshore waters of the Indo-Pacific. It possesses a streamlined body, sharp teeth, and distinctive spots along its flanks, making it an efficient hunter of smaller fish. This species is primarily a game fish and not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and active nature.
