THE 
RED MACKREL. 
Generic Character. 
Head compressed, smooth. 
Gill-Membrane furnished with seven rays. 
Body smooth, carinated at the hind part by the 
lateral line. 
Spurious pinnules (in many species) towards 
the tail. 
Specific Character. 
MACKREL with red body. 
This species is readily distinguished by its colour 
alone from all its congeners. It is chiefly found in 
the American seas, and grows to the length of about 
a foot and half 
