Streaked seerfish
📖 Overview
Unlike S. commerson and S. guttatus, S. lineolatus is not encountered in very turbid waters or much reduced salinity. Feeds primarily on fishes. Also taken with midwater trawls, purse seines and by trolling . Taken from Oct.-Nov. along the Thai coast, Indian Ocean; in Malaysia Nov.-Feb. in the west coast, Mar.-Jul. in the south, Feb.-Mar. and Aug.-Nov. in the east; in India from May-Sept. with other seerfishes. Marketed mainly fresh; also dried-salted . Also consumed as spicy fishballs.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 19; Anal soft rays: 17 - 22; Vertebrae: 44 - 46. A unique pigment pattern of short lines on the sides which distinguishes from all other species of Scomberomorus; maxilla with the posterior end greatly expanded; parasphenoid wide . Interpelvic process small and bifid. Lateral line without auxiliary branches anteriorly, running almost straight below second dorsal finlet then slightly bent downward toward keel of caudal peduncle. Intestine with 2 folds and 3 limbs. Swim bladder absent. Body covered with small scales. First dorsal fin black posteriorly.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Streaked seerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Streaked seerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous . Tropical; 24°N - 11°S, 70°E - 115°E West Pacific: west coast of India and Sri Lanka eastward to Thailand, Malaysia and Java (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Streaked seerfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 267 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Streaked seerfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | queen mackerel · streaked seerfish · streaked Spanish mackerel |
| 🇫🇷French | thazard cirrus |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Продольно-полосатая пеламида |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | carite rayado · Sierra rayada |
| 🌍THA | ปลาอินทรีจุด · ปลาอินทรีแท่งดินสอ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 線紋馬鮫 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybium lineolatum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Indocybium lineolatum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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