Seer fish

Seer fish

Seer fish refers to a subfamily of the Scombridae or Mackerel family. Seerfishes include such species as:

* Indo-Pacific king mackerel, "Scomberomorus guttatus"
* Streaked Spanish mackerel, "Scomberomorus lineolatus"
* Spotted Spanish mackerel, "Scomberomorus guttus"
* King mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson
* Wahoo, "Acanthocybium solandri"

They are pelagic fishes ,fast swimming and predatory in nature and fight vigorously when caught.Seerfishes are mainly caught using hooks and lines.They are a delicacy in several regions of South India. Seerfishes are also referres to as "king mackerels" in some areas. They have very sharp teeth, and are handled with care by fishers familiar with them. The wahoo is one of the more popular in this group for eating. Seerfishes are notorious for their histamine poisoning. It can be fried, grilled, and steamed. It is gaining popularity in the South Pacific and United States as a canned product.


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