Doublespotted queenfish (Scomberoides lysan) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 0–100 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Scomberoides lysan · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year
Size: up to 110 cm
The doublespotted queenfish is a carangid of relatively clear water: adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs, juveniles in shallow inshore and brackish water. It is pelagic, mostly solitary but sometimes in small loose groups. Its feeding changes with age - adults take small fishes and crustaceans, while juveniles tear scales and epidermal tissue off other schooling fishes. It reaches the market fresh, dried, salted or frozen. Commonly about 60 cm and up to 110 cm total length. Available all year.
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