Scomberomorus


Scomberomorus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the mackerel family, Scombridae. More specifically, it is a member of the tribe Scomberomorini, commonly known as the Spanish mackerels.

Species

Scomberomorus includes 19 species:
The following fossil species are also known:
The fossil species S. bartonensis and S. excelsus from the early Eocene-aged London Clay are known from non-diagnostic material and thus their status as distinct species is uncertain, although they are at least considered a representative of the genus as Scomberomorus "sp. 1". Another undescribed fossil Scomberomorus known from indeterminate remains is S. "sp. 2" from the Early Miocene of Malta.

As food

Scomberomorus are consumed in Taiwan and Chaoshan as Majiao Yu or Tutuo Yu, often prepared pan-fried or deep-fried and then served with soup. In Jiaodong Peninsula, they are known as Ba Yu and used as fillings in dumplings. In Japan, they are known as Sawara and often prepared grilled or as Sashimi.