Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), subfamily: Scombrinae |
40 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Eastern Central Pacific. |
Body elongate, robust, and rounded; dorsal fins widely separated; second dorsal fin followed by 8 finlets; pectoral fins long, reaching front of naked area above corselet; scales only on corselet section; each side of caudal peduncle bearing a strong keel between two smaller keels; back dark bluish purple; head almost black; 15 or more vertical bars on naked dorsal region (Ref. 55763). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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