Cololabis saira

Cololabis saira (Brevoort, 1856) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Scomberesocidae (order Beloniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Pacific saury.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Cololabis saira (Brevoort, 1856) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Beloniformes, Cololabis saira exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are surface-dwelling, often beak-jawed fishes including flyingfishes and needlefishes. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Scomberesocidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Scomberesocidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.