Talang Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
Also called skinny fish, queen, Queenfish, leatherskin
A silvery croaker species found along the Pacific coast, known for its elongated body and distinctive drumming sounds. Popular among surf and pier anglers for its fighting ability and good eating quality.
Talang Queenfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scomberoides commersonnianus
- Typical size
- 20-36 inches
- IGFA world record
- 33 lbs 6 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Tropical Indo-Pacific coastal waters. Aggressive surface feeder. Great on topwater and fly.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a talang 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™ worksTalang Queenfish questions people ask
Talang Queenfish is Scomberoides commersonnianus. Anglers also call it skinny fish, queen, Queenfish, leatherskin.
A typical talang queenfish runs 20-36 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 33 lbs 6 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every talang queenfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tropical Indo-Pacific coastal waters. Aggressive surface feeder. Great on topwater and fly. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record talang queenfish weighed 33 lbs 6 oz.
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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