Seer fish
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Seer fish refers to a subfamily of the Scombridae
or Mackerel family. Seerfishes include such species as:
They are pelagic fish
es, fast swimmers and predatory in nature, that fight vigorously when caught. Seerfishes are mainly caught using hooks and lines. They are a delicacy in several regions of South India and Sri Lanka. In Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, this fish is called "Vanjaram" and is usually the costliest variety available. In Southern Kerala, it is called "Neymeen". It is called "Aiykoora" in Northern Kerala and Southern coastal Karnataka. In Sri Lanka, it is known as "thora". Seerfishes are also referred 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.
Scombridae
Scombridae is the family of the mackerels, tunas, and bonitos, and thus includes many of the most important and familiar food fishes. The family consists of about 55 species in 15 genera and two subfamilies...
or Mackerel family. Seerfishes include such species as:
- Indo-Pacific king mackerelIndo-Pacific king mackerelIndo-Pacific king mackerel or popularly seer fish is a sea fish among the mackerel variety of fishes. It is found in around the Indian ocean and adjoining seas....
, Scomberomorus guttatus - Streaked Spanish mackerelStreaked Spanish mackerelThe streaked Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus lineolatus, is found mainly in and around India a lot them are found along Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts. The peak season for fishing this fish is from October to December. It is also known by other names such as streaked seer, thazard , sawara, and...
, Scomberomorus lineolatus - Spotted Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus guttus
- King mackerelKing mackerelThe king mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is an important species to both the commercial and recreational fishing industries.-Description:...
, Scomberomorus commerson - WahooWahooThe wahoo is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh make it a prize game fish...
, Acanthocybium solandri
They are pelagic fish
Pelagic fish
Pelagic fish live near the surface or in the water column of coastal, ocean and lake waters, but not on the bottom of the sea or the lake. They can be contrasted with demersal fish, which do live on or near the bottom, and reef fish which are associated with coral reefs.The marine pelagic...
es, fast swimmers and predatory in nature, that fight vigorously when caught. Seerfishes are mainly caught using hooks and lines. They are a delicacy in several regions of South India and Sri Lanka. In Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, this fish is called "Vanjaram" and is usually the costliest variety available. In Southern Kerala, it is called "Neymeen". It is called "Aiykoora" in Northern Kerala and Southern coastal Karnataka. In Sri Lanka, it is known as "thora". Seerfishes are also referred 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
United States
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as a canned product.