Atka mackerel
Pleurogrammus monopterygius
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="atka-mackerel"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/atka-mackerel/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/atka-mackerel/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/atka-mackerel/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="atka-mackerel"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Overview
Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) is a marine fish of the family Hexagrammidae (Greenlings), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 56 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–720 m.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 56.5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Depth Range | 0-720m |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
0-720m
Taxonomy
| Order | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Family | Hexagrammidae (Greenlings) |
| Species | Pleurogrammus monopterygius |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Atka mackerel get?
Atka mackerel can grow up to 56.5 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.
What family does Atka mackerel belong to?
Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) belongs to the family Hexagrammidae (Greenlings) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Hexagrammidae family
Alaska ling cod
Ophiodon elongatus
NE
Saltwater
Arabesque greenling
Pleurogrammus azonus
NE
Saltwater
Fat greenling
Hexagrammos otakii
NE
Saltwater
Greenling
Hexagrammos decagrammus
NE
Saltwater
Greenling
Hexagrammos stelleri
NE
Saltwater
Greenling
Hexagrammos lagocephalus
NE
Saltwater
Greenling
Hexagrammos octogrammus
NE
Saltwater
Spotty-bellied greenling
Hexagrammos agrammus
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias