Queenfishes (Carangids)
Queenfishes are fast-swimming predatory marine fishes of the genus Scomberoides belonging to the Carangidae (Carangids) family. They have 6 to 8 short, isolated and retractable first dorsal-fin spines and two detached anal spines that may inflict painful wounds.
Queenfishes inhabit coastal and offshore waters throughout the Indo-West Pacific region. They are commonly found near sandy beaches, reefs, estuaries and offshore islands, where they prey on smaller fishes, squids and crustaceans. Juveniles are often found in sheltered coastal habitats while adults are active pelagic predators that may occur singly or in small schools.
There are 39 genera and 147 species in the Carangidae family worldwide. The family has four subfamilies. Caranginae consists of 29 genera and 102 species including threadfishes, trevallies, scads, horse mackerels, moonfishes and black pomfret. Naucratinae consists of 5 genera and 13 species. Trachinotinae consists of 2 genera and 22 species of mostly pompanos. Scomberoidinae consists of 3 genera and 10 species of queenfishes and leatherjackets.
This page shows the species of the genus Scomberoides, commonly known as queenfishes.
Queenfishes inhabit coastal and offshore waters throughout the Indo-West Pacific region. They are commonly found near sandy beaches, reefs, estuaries and offshore islands, where they prey on smaller fishes, squids and crustaceans. Juveniles are often found in sheltered coastal habitats while adults are active pelagic predators that may occur singly or in small schools.
There are 39 genera and 147 species in the Carangidae family worldwide. The family has four subfamilies. Caranginae consists of 29 genera and 102 species including threadfishes, trevallies, scads, horse mackerels, moonfishes and black pomfret. Naucratinae consists of 5 genera and 13 species. Trachinotinae consists of 2 genera and 22 species of mostly pompanos. Scomberoidinae consists of 3 genera and 10 species of queenfishes and leatherjackets.
This page shows the species of the genus Scomberoides, commonly known as queenfishes.
Scientific Name: Scomberoides commersonnianus Lacepède, 1801
English Name: Talang Queenfish, Leatherskin
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang Bongkok, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Talang Lima Jari
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาสละ (Plā s̄la)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: 5 to 8 round blotches on sides. Upper jaw reaching well beyond eye.
Size: Maximum total length 120 cm, commonly 75 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters close to reef and offshore islands, to 50 m depth. Occasionally swim in small schools. Primarily a daytime surface to midwater feeder. Feeds mainly on fishes, opportunistically on crustaceans, molluscs and other pelagic prey. Juveniles feed on the scales and epidermal tissues of other fishes using specialized rasping teeth.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
Scientific Name: Scomberoides tala (Cuvier, 1832)
English Name: Barred Queenfish
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang-Talang, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Lali, Madang, Talang Padi
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาเฉลียบป้อม (Plā c̄helīyb p̂xm)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: Oval blotches elongate vertically on side of body. Upper jaw reaching only a little beyond vertical from posterior margin of eye.
Size: Maximum total length 75 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters, to 100 m depth. Usually seen swimming solitary in surface waters. Feeds on fishes and other pelagic prey.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
Scientific Name: Scomberoides tol (Cuvier, 1832)
English Name: Needlescaled Queenfish
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang-Talang, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Pepandan, Sampantiau, Talang Lampai
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาสีเสียด (Plā s̄īs̄eīyd), ปลาขานกยาง (Plā k̄hānkyāng)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: Upper jaw not reaching to below hind margin of eye, scales needle-like and tip of 2nd dorsal fin sharply pigmented.
Size: Maximum total length 60 cm, commonly 40 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters, to 50 m depth. Adults are found in small schools near the surface in coastal waters. Adults feed on fishes, crustaceans and other pelagic prey. Juveniles feed on the scales and epidermal tissues of other fishes using specialized rasping teeth.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
English Name: Talang Queenfish, Leatherskin
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang Bongkok, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Talang Lima Jari
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาสละ (Plā s̄la)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: 5 to 8 round blotches on sides. Upper jaw reaching well beyond eye.
Size: Maximum total length 120 cm, commonly 75 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters close to reef and offshore islands, to 50 m depth. Occasionally swim in small schools. Primarily a daytime surface to midwater feeder. Feeds mainly on fishes, opportunistically on crustaceans, molluscs and other pelagic prey. Juveniles feed on the scales and epidermal tissues of other fishes using specialized rasping teeth.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
Scientific Name: Scomberoides tala (Cuvier, 1832)
English Name: Barred Queenfish
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang-Talang, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Lali, Madang, Talang Padi
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาเฉลียบป้อม (Plā c̄helīyb p̂xm)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: Oval blotches elongate vertically on side of body. Upper jaw reaching only a little beyond vertical from posterior margin of eye.
Size: Maximum total length 75 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters, to 100 m depth. Usually seen swimming solitary in surface waters. Feeds on fishes and other pelagic prey.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
Scientific Name: Scomberoides tol (Cuvier, 1832)
English Name: Needlescaled Queenfish
Chinese Name | 鱼类中文名: 舢舨跳 (Shānbǎn tiào), 三保公 (Sānbǎo gōng)
Malay Name | Nama Melayu Malaysia: Ikan Talang-Talang, Seliat, Seliap, Bekalang, Pepandan, Sampantiau, Talang Lampai
Thai Name | ชื่อสามัญภาษาไทย: ปลาสีเสียด (Plā s̄īs̄eīyd), ปลาขานกยาง (Plā k̄hānkyāng)
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong
Main Identification Features: Upper jaw not reaching to below hind margin of eye, scales needle-like and tip of 2nd dorsal fin sharply pigmented.
Size: Maximum total length 60 cm, commonly 40 cm.
Habitat and Ecology: Coastal waters, to 50 m depth. Adults are found in small schools near the surface in coastal waters. Adults feed on fishes, crustaceans and other pelagic prey. Juveniles feed on the scales and epidermal tissues of other fishes using specialized rasping teeth.
Remarks: The spines of the first dorsal and anal fins are venomous and capable of inflicting painful stings.
