SCOMBRIDAE Rastrelliger kanagurta, 16.8 cm SL (photo by Ukkrit Satapoomin) Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1816) Indian Mackerel D VIII-XI + 11-13; A I, 11-12; P1 19-22; LGR 30-46. Body slightly deep, compressed. Head longer 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 or six dorsal and anal finlets. Pectoral fins short; a small single flap between pelvic fin s(interpelvic process). Body covered with small scales. Color: head and body bluish green dorsally, silverywhite ventrally. One or two rows of small, dark spots dorsolaterally on body. First dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins yellowish. Size: maximum length 35 cm FL. Distribution: widely distributed in Indo-West Pacific, from South Africa and Red Sea to Samoa, north to southern Japan. Remarks: found in coastal waters. Feeds on macrozooplanktons. Marketed fresh, dried, salted, and smoked.