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 |