atlantic mackerel
| Scientific name | Scomber scombrus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scombridae |
| Genus | Scomber |
Introduction
Scomber scombrus, commonly known as atlantic mackerel, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the atlantic mackerel ?
The atlantic mackerel measures between 30 and 60 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and vert body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The atlantic mackerel is a fish living in shoals. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
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Migratory speciesYes
The atlantic mackerel is a fish ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 1000 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The atlantic mackerel is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1000m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
atlantic chub mackerel
Scombridae
Species of the same biotope
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