Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
School Mackerel
Scomberomorus queenslandicus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max weight
- View in app
- Max depth
- 100 m
- Found in
- 7 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackgreysilvergreenblue
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Family
- Scombridae
The Queensland school mackerel (Scomberomorus queenslandicus) is a species of fish in the family Scombridae. It is found in tropical waters of the western Pacific, largely confined to inshore coastal waters of southern Papua New Guinea and northern and eastern Australia, from Shark Bay and Onslow, Western Australia to Sydney, New South Wales. Queensland school mackerel commonly occur in waters down to 100 m, usually to 30 m, in depth. Specimens have been recorded at up to 100 cm in length, and weighing up to 12.2 kg.
Similar species
Australian Bonito
Sarda australis
Barracouta
Thyrsites atun
Grey Mackerel
Scomberomorus semifasciatus
Leaping Bonito
Cybiosarda elegans
Slimy Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Questions
Is School Mackerel dangerous?
School Mackerel is classified as poisonous. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find School Mackerel?
How deep does School Mackerel live?
School Mackerel can be found at depths of up to 100 meters.
