king mackerel
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The king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) is a swift-moving, streamlined fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It is known for being a fighting sport fish. Mackerels, in general, are carnivorous and feed on plankton, crustaceans, mollusks, fish eggs, and small fish. They are typically torpedo-shaped with a slender tail base, a forked tail, and small finlets behind their dorsal and anal fins. The king mackerel belongs to the genus Scomberomorus, which includes other species like the Spanish mackerel and cero. These fish are often caught in considerable numbers, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico.12
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