Doublespotted Queenfish
Scomberoides lysan
A fast-swimming predatory fish with an elongated, compressed body and distinctive double spots along its sides. Known for its aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability when hooked.
Doublespotted Queenfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scomberoides lysan
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters, often near reefs, shallow flats, and inshore areas. Anglers target them using live bait, small lures, and fly fishing techniques around structure and in areas with current where they hunt smaller fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a doublespotted queenfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDoublespotted Queenfish questions people ask
Doublespotted Queenfish is Scomberoides lysan.
A typical doublespotted queenfish runs 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every doublespotted queenfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters, often near reefs, shallow flats, and inshore areas. Anglers target them using live bait, small lures, and fly fishing techniques around structure and in areas with current where they hunt smaller fish. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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