Its common name derives from the dark marks along its sides, which look like the thick ends of pickaxe handles.

[4] It has been shown that Sphyraena jello feeds after releasing its gonads to spawn.

[5][3] This release creates space for the stomach to magnify its capacity for appropriate feeding.

[3] Sphyraena jello spawns in the Persian Gulf in October and November.

[4] They can usually be found in schools swimming in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around coral reefs.