Species List

Scombroids

Scombroids

Trade Name Indian Mackerel
Scientific Name Rastrelliger Kanagurta
Catching Method Gill net and Purse seine
Peak Season August to November
Trade Name Seer fish (Spanish mackerel)
Scientific Name Scomberomorus commerson
Catching Method Hook and line and gill net
Peak Season October to December
Trade Name Seer fish (Streaked Spanish mackerel)
Scientific Name Scomberomorus lineolatus
Catching Method Hook and line and Gill net
Peak Season October to December
Trade Name Seer Fish (Spotted Spanish mackerel)
Scientific Name Scomberomorus guttus
Catching Method Hook and line and Gill net
Peak Season October to December
Trade Name Black King fish
Scientific Name Rachycentron canadus
Catching Method Gill net, Trawl net and hand lines
Peak Season All around the year
Trade Name Little tunny
Scientific Name Euthynnus affinis
Catching Method Hook and line and long line
Peak Season October to May
Trade Name Yellowfin tuna
Scientific Name Thunnus albacares
Catching Method Long line and Hook and line
Peak Season October to January
Trade Name Big eye tuna
Scientific Name Thunnus obesus
Catching Method Long line
Peak Season Throughout the year particularly in October and January
Trade Name Skipjack tuna
Scientific Name Katsuwonus pelamis
Catching Method Long line
Peak Season October to May
Trade Name Oriental Bonito
Scientific Name Sarda orientalis
Catching Method Trawl and Gill net
Peak Season April-May and July – August