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Talang Queenfish Scomberoides commersonnianus

A flat, silver acrobat with a row of dark spots that leaps repeatedly when hooked.

• Family: Carangidae
• Rarity: Common
• Average length: 70 cm
• Max length: 120 cm
• Max weight: 16 kg
• Habitat: coastal
• Regions: indo-pacific, red-sea, arabian-gulf
• Edible: yes

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Its dorsal spines carry a mild venom, so hold it carefully.

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