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Kingfish Fish Mounts - You can easily order through this website or call us if you prefer. GFM individually handcrafts each defined and detailed fish replica by hand, one-at-a-time. Every fish reproduction is perfectly airbrushed to resemble each species' most noticeable and distinct color patterns. By combining the best prices, unmatched quality while supporting and promoting the practice of catch-and-release fishing, Global Fish Mounts continues to be the go-to company for all Freshwater and Saltwater fish mounts. We offer most sizes and species of any fish, including the Kingfish seen here. Variety of Sizes Available: Global Fish Mounts offers mounts of Kingfish in a wide variety of different sizes. The models and sizes displayed on this page represent recently produced mounts. As we continuously add more sizes to our product list, and if you do not see the size you are looking for, or simply need more details about the process, please contact us by calling 954-942.1417 or Email: [email protected].
Optional Features Include
- Expedited Production/Shipping
- UV Inhibitive Polyurethane Outdoor Coating.
To learn more about optional features call 954.942.1417 or email us at: [email protected].
Artist Note: At times customers or anglers request us to use a reference photograph to paint by. If so our skilled artists will identify any unique characteristics in the photo which are later reflected in the completed paint scheme. This is why no two mounts are ever exactly alike and explains the differences you may see in the coloration of the various mounts. If you have a photo or description, please send it by email to [email protected]
- Fishmount Species Information
- Scientific Name: Scomberomorus cavalla
- Average Weight: 20 - 40 lbs.
- Location & Habitat: The kingfish is found along the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean from Massachussetts to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico. The Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico stocks mix in south Florida waters. The kingfish prefers outer reefs and coastal waters. Resident populations are found in northeastern Brazil, Louisiana, and south Florida waters. Kingfish occur in depths between 75.5 - 111.5 feet. Dependent upon warm temperatures, kingfish can migrate along the east coast of the U.S. The Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic populations migrate separately, with the division lines being in Volusia-Flagler counties of southeast Florida in November through March and in Monroe-Collier counties of southwest Florida during April through October.
- Biology: Maximum age recorded is 14 years for females and 11 years for males. Females living for up to 26 years and males for up to 24 years were documented fish over the age of 20 years were rare. Only 0.28% of females and 0.30% of males caught were over 20 years of age.
- Physical Description: Unlike other members of Scomberomorus, the kingfish lacks a black area on the anterior portion of the first dorsal fin. The kingfish has 12-18 spines in its first dorsal fin; 15-18 rays in the second dorsal fin, which are followed by 7-10 finlets; and 21-23 pectoral fin rays. Its body is about five times the size of its head, and about six times as long. The entire body is covered with scales, except for its pectoral fin. The lateral line drops sharply after the second dorsal fin, and then continues on to the tail. The kingfish also lacks scales on the pectoral fins. The kingfish is a silver fish with indistinct bars or spots on its side. The dorsal surface is black with iridescent tones of blue and green. Young fish have small bronze spots in 5 or 6 irregular rows. Kingfish have 30 triangular teeth aligned closely together. As the largest species in its genus, the kingfish grows to 19.7-35.4 inches in length. The maximum size reported of the king mackerel is 72.4 inches and 99 pounds.
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