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Sea's Speed King: Mackerel Fish Darts at 50 km/h, a Favorite for Taste and Price!
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:59
Sea's Speed King: Mackerel Fish Darts at 50 km/h, a Favorite for Taste and Price!
- •The mackerel fish, also known as "Bangda fish," is a speed king of the sea, capable of swimming at 50 km/h.
- •It is abundant in tropical and subtropical seas, particularly in the Indian Ocean region and Southeast Asia.
- •Mackerel feeds on algae and microorganisms found on rocks and marine plants, which contributes to its good taste.
- •To evade larger predators, these fish swim in schools; fishermen in North Tamil Nadu call it "Ayilai fish."
- •Growing up to 20-35 cm, the mackerel's long, forked tail enables its impressive swimming speed.
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The mackerel fish has the remarkable ability to swim at a speed of up to 50 kilometers per hour, earning it the nickname "speed king of the sea" due to its long and forked tail.
In English, the mackerel fish is commonly referred to as "Bangda fish," while fishermen in the coastal regions of North Tamil Nadu locally call it "Ayilai fish".
Mackerel fish live abundantly in tropical and subtropical seas, particularly in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia regions. They feed on algae found on rocks and sea grasses, as well as microorganisms hidden among marine plants.
