Seriola carpenteri Mather 1971

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 33; Analsoft rays: 17 - 21

Benthopelagic. Feeds on squids and fishes (Ref. 127989). Generally confined only in coastal waters over continental shelf, from the surface to at least 200 m. Confined to areas where surface temperature exceed 25°C, its distribution perhaps influenced by seasonal movements of the 18-27°C water mass along the African coast .

Adults are generally confined only in coastal waters over continental shelf, from the surface to at least 200 m. They feed on squids and fishes. Are confined to areas where surface temperature exceed 25°C, their distribution perhaps influenced by seasonal movements of the 18-27°C water mass along the African coast (Ref. 4233). Eggs are pelagic (Ref. 4233).

fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes