Fish · La Saladita, Guerrero

Sierra Mackerel

Scomberomorus sierra

Spanish: Sierra

The Pacific sierra (Scomberomorus sierra) also known as the Mexican sierra, is a ray-finned bony fish in the family Scombridae, better known as the mackerel family. More specifically, this fish is a member of the tribe Scomberomorini, the Spanish mackerels. Most often recorded in Mar, Apr.

TaxonomyActinopterygii › Scombriformes › Scombridae

Local records3 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records264 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2012 – 2025

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2025-04-02 — observation by wildlife-is-best
2025-03-07 — observation by nolancampbell3
2012-03-07 — observation by bradleyfishes

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Fish guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Sierra Mackerel (Scomberomorus sierra) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/scomberomorus-sierra/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.