This schooling fish lives in a great deal of the oceans and seas, preferring the open waters and coastal ocean zones. It has a compact torpedo shape, with a pointed snout and a strong crescent tail, ideal for bursts of speed. It is dark blue-grey on top, fading to silver white below, and has several dark, wavy lines on its upper sides. It is a popular gamefish because of its speed and strength, and can averages 32 inches and 20 pounds, but has been caught as large as 48 inches.