Behavior:

Spanish mackerel form large schools as they migrate throughout most of the Western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. A popular sportfish and commercial fishery, they spend most of their time in open water, but are often found above coral reefs and wrecks. They prey on small fish, such as sardines and herring, and often corner large bait balls of prey near the surface.

Predators:

Pelagic sharks, other mackerel and cobia.

Did you know?

Spanish mackerel are similar in appearance to King mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) and Cero mackerel (Scomberomorus regalis). Worldwide, there are around 20 members of this genus, which are all similar in appearance.