Species learning profile
King mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
King mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) is a saltwater fish associated with open ocean habitat in Atlantic. A torpedo body and cutting teeth suit high-speed pursuit.
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At a glance
- 水域
- 海水
- Habitat
- 远洋
- 最大长度
- 184 cm
- 分布范围
- 大西洋
- 科
- Scombridae
- 目
- Scombriformes
Observe
How to identify King mackerel
- A torpedo body and cutting teeth suit high-speed pursuit.
- Guide context: open ocean habitat in Atlantic.
- Reported maximum length: 184 cm — capable of growing longer than many people are tall. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with open ocean habitat across Atlantic. With little fixed shelter, currents, temperature fronts, depth, and moving prey define its open-ocean world.
Behavior
Migrates along warm continental shelves
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Fish and squid.
Ecological role
Top predator of coastal pelagic food webs.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
King mackerel可长到约 184 厘米，常见于远洋附近。
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Wide-ranging ocean fish can cross many jurisdictions, so bycatch, harvest limits, and international cooperation matter.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with King mackerel in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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