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Family Gempylidae

HAWAII

Gempylus serpens

South Lana'i

 

BC Museum, Victoria, Canada

 

SNAKE MACKEREL    HAULIULI    Kurotachikamasu

Blue above & silver below.  Occurs from the surface to 1000 feet.  Attains at least 5 feet.  Edible.  Tropical & temperate seas worldwide.