Indo-Pacific king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is found at depths of 15–200 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs autumn, winter.
Scientific name: Scomberomorus guttatus · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: Autumn, Winter
Size: up to 81.5 cm
The Indo-Pacific king mackerel is a scombrid and a coastal migrant, found from 15 to 200 m and sometimes entering turbid estuaries, usually in small schools. It feeds mainly on small schooling fishes, especially sardines and anchovies, as well as squid and crustaceans. Fishing peaks from November to December in eastern Thailand, from late December to January in the northern Gulf and from January to March in the west. Commonly about 55 cm and up to 81.5 cm fork length, maturing at about 39.8 cm. In season in winter and a top-priced fish, sold mainly fresh and also dried-salted, smoked or frozen, with small quantities exported to Europe and North America. IUCN lacks the data to assess it.
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