Talang Queenfish and Similar Species
Scomberoides commersonnianus
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Barred Queenfish
Scomberoides tala
Key differences: S. tala typically has 5-8 dark, vertically elongated spots that are more rounded and less distinct than those of S. commersonnianus, and often appear as broken bars. The spots in S. tala are usually entirely above the lateral line, whereas in S. commersonnianus they often extend across or below it. S. tala also generally has a more yellowish tint to its body.
Smallmouth Queenfish
Scomberoides tol
Key differences: S. tol has a series of 5-8 small, round, dark spots along the lateral line, which are much smaller and more numerous than the large, elongated spots of S. commersonnianus. Its mouth is also proportionally smaller, not extending as far back as the eye.
Needle-scaled Queenfish
Scomberoides lysan
Key differences: S. lysan typically has two rows of small, dark spots along its flanks, one above and one below the lateral line, rather than the single row of large, elongated spots seen in S. commersonnianus. The spots in S. lysan are also generally more numerous and less prominent.
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