WEST AFRICAN SPANISH MACKEREL

Scomberomorus tritor


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Scomberomorus tritor (Cuvier, 1832) Scomberomorus tritor (Cuvier, 1832)

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Inhabits warm waters (Ref. 2683). Forms school close to the shore (Ref. 9987). Enters coastal lagoons and feeds on clupeids particularly Ethmalosa fimbriata. Utilized fresh, dried-salted, smoked and frozen (Ref. 9987). Reproduces in July to August (Ref. 5377).