The king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) surmayi or kingfish, 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.
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Amount Per 0.5 fillet (198 g) | |
Calories 208 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4 g | 6% |
Saturated fat 0.7 g | 3% |
Cholesterol 105 mg | 35% |
Sodium 313 mg | 13% |
Potassium 861 mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 0 g | 0% |
Dietary fiber 0 g | 0% |
Protein 40 g | 80% |
Vitamin C | 5% |
Calcium | 6% |
Iron | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 45% |
Cobalamin | 515% |
Magnesium | 15% |
Behavior. Spawn offshore in mid-summer. Schooling fish that migrate from south Florida waters in winter northward in spring. Feed mainly on fishes.
King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) · Both sexes mature at 3 – 4 years of age; approx. size at maturity: males – 28 inches, females – 32 inches. · Spawning ...
Scientific Name: Scomberomorus cavalla ; Common Names: Kingfish, King ; Range & Habitat: King mackerel are found Gulfwide in open nearshore and coastal waters.