Scomber scomber; Print; Scomber is a genus of fish in the family Scombridae living in the open ocean found in Atlantic; Indian and Pacific Ocean.The genus Scomber and the genus Rastrelliger comprise the tribe Scombrini; known as the "true mackerels". These fishes have an elongated body; highly streamlined; muscular and agile. The eyes are large; the head is elongated; with a big mouth provided with teeth. They have two dorsal triangular fins; with some stabilizing fins along the caudal peduncle. The basic color is blue-green with a silvery white belly and a darker back; usually black mottled.; 1700-1880