Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Also known as: Boston Mackerel, Common Mackerel, Joey, Norwegian Mackerel, Pinner, Scottish Mackerel, Shiner, Split
- Boston Mackerel
- Common Mackerel
- Joey
- Norwegian Mackerel
- Pinner
- Scottish Mackerel
- Shiner
- Split
Overview
Found in large schools, near the surface of continental shelf waters, in areas with both cold to temperate waters.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black stripes
- Behaviour
- open waterschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Northwest Atlantic, Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean
- Country only · 2
Found in large schools, near the surface of continental shelf waters, in areas with both cold to temperate waters.
Adult photos 2
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