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Name : Scomberoides commersonianus

Common Name : Noname
Class : Actinopterygii
Order : Perciformes
Family : Carangidae
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Description

They have short anal and dorsal fins, with the rear of the fins being reduced to just small spines, and a blunt snout and large mouth, armed with several rows of fine teeth. The attractive, bright, silver body contrasts with golden yellow streaks on the sides and dark yellow fins, while five to eight distinct dark blotches also run above the lateral line. The upper side of the Talang queenfish is sometimes tinged with dark green, and white on the underside


Size

Maximum length: 120 cm (TL), common length: 40-80 cm (TL)


Diet

Feed on fishes, cephalopods, small invertebrates and, other pelagic prey


Utilization

They are available in fresh, frozen and as canned food.


Gears

Gillnet, trawl, hook and line