SCOMBRIDAE Rastrelliger brachysoma, 14.3 cm SL (photo by Seishi Kimura) Rastrelliger brachysoma (Bleeker, 1851) Short Mackerel D VIII-XI + 12; A I, 12; P1 19-20; LGR 30-48. Body moderately deep, compressed. Head equal to or less than body depth. Maxilla covered by lacrimal bone. Adipose eyelid well developed. Gill rakers very long, visible when mouth is opened. Caudalfin base with 2 small lateral keels. Two dorsal fins widely separated. Anal fin spine rudimentary. Five dorsal and 5 anal finlets. Pectoral fins short; a small single flap between pelvic fins (interpelvic process). Body covered with small scales. Color: head and body bluish green dorsally, silverywhite ventrally. First dorsal and caudal fins yellowish. Size: maximum length 35 cm FL. Distribution: tropical waters of central Indo-West Pacific, from Andaman Sea to Fiji, north to Philippines. Remarks: found in neritic waters. Feeds on microzooplanktons and phytoplanktons. Marketed fresh, dried, salted, and smoked.