Rastrelliger kanagurta

The long-jawed mackerel is a gregarious fish that is occasionally found in Indonesia, both in shallow water and near deeper drop-offs.

Its behavior makes it recognizable among all: These mackerel always move in schools of very many individuals who eat plankton constantly, mouth wide open. The very marked deformation of the jaw and cheeks reflects the light which illuminates the school in the most beautiful way.

Otherwise, it has the appearance of a small bonito with thinly striped flanks, displaying two black spots behind the pectoral fin.

Generally of very modest size, a pound at most, it would be delicious to consume.