Description
Also known as Boston Mackerel, Common Mackerel, Joey, Norwegian Mackerel, Pinner, Scottish Mackerel, Shiner, Split.
Found in large schools, near the surface of continental shelf waters, in areas with both cold to temperate waters.
They feed on small fish and zooplankton.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 0-1000m
Widespread North Atlantic, Mediterranean
Scombridae are some of the fastest swimmers in the ocean with their streamlined bodies and retractable fins cruising the open seas of the world for their food.
Tunas and Mackerels form the basis of the worlds largest fishing industry. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Scomber-scombrus.html
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