| Description: color
of back green, shading to silver on sides, golden yellow
irregular spots above and below lateral line; front of
dorsal fin black; lateral line curves gently to base of
tail. Similar
Fish: cero, S. regalis; king mackerel, S.
cavalla.
Where found:
INSHORE, NEARSHORE and OFFSHORE, especially over grass
beds and reefs; absent from north Florida waters in
winter.
Size: average catch
less than 2 pounds (20 inches).
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