Scomber is a
genus of
fish in the
familyScombridae living in the
open ocean found in
Atlantic,
Indian and
Pacific Ocean.[2] The genus Scomber and the genus Rastrelliger comprise the
tribeScombrini, known as the "true mackerels". These fishes have an elongated body, highly streamlined, muscular and agile. The eyes are large, the head is elongated, with a big mouth provided with teeth. They have two
dorsal triangular fins, with some stabilizing fins along the
caudal peduncle. The basic color is blue-green with a silvery white belly and a darker back, usually black mottled.
Species
There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:
^Abdussamad, E.M., Sukumaran, S., Ratheesh, A.K.O., Koya, K.M., Koya, K.P.S., Rohit, P., Reader, S., Akhilesh, K.V. & Gopalakrishnan, A. (2016): Scomber indicus, a new species of mackerel (Scombridae: Scombrini) from Eastern Arabian Sea. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 63 (3): 1-10.