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 deep grass beds and reefs; absent from north Florida waters in winter.
Size: Average catch less than 2 pounds (20 inches).
Remarks: Schooling fish that migrates northward in spring, returning to southerly waters when water temperatures drop below about 70o F; spawns Offshore, spring through summer; feeds on small fish and squid.
