The king mackerel is one of several species that go by the common name of kingfish around Florida. Its scientific name is Scomberomorus cavalla, and it is the largest species in this genus. Young king mackerel can be mistaken for cero and Spanish mackerel. All three have a blue-green back […]
Lauren Edinger
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As its name suggests, the Goliath Grouper is a giant of a fish found in the Gulf of Mexico. Its scientific name is Epinephelus itajara. Other common names include giant seabass, a clue that they belong to the sea bass family. Adult goliath groupers can reach lengths of over 8 […]