So. Cal ID needed - possible salema

[Reeveseye]

My wife and I were diving Casino Point on Monday 07-31. We were at about 35' deep just west of the Cousteau plaque whenwe saw this tightly packed school of fish pass by. Their size was between 8" and 12". They look a bit like salema, but their tails are yellow instead of silver. Any ideas?

 

[drbill]

Sure looks like salema to me, John!

 

[Lamnid]

Hm Sarpa salpa was the closest i could find, but different shaped caudal fin, different positioning of the mouth. I'm really not sure on this one!