Scomberomorus regalis

Maximum Size:
6 ft (1.8 m), 18 lbs (8 kg)

Longevity:
Unknown

Typical depth:
3–66 ft (1–20 m)

Behavior:

A member of the mackerel family, the cero is typically found swimming in open water near coral reefs, occasionally in schools. Ceros eat smaller fish, including herring, anchovies and silversides, along with squid and shrimp. They are considered a good game fish.

Predators:
Sharks, tuna, marlin, king mackerel and wahoo.

Did you know?

The cero is a member of the mackerel family, closely related to the Spanish mackerel and the King mackerel, which often occur in the same area.