Atlantic mackerel
Scomber scombrus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,4 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-1000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-1000m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Famille | Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Espèces | Scomber scombrus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Atlantic mackerel get?
Atlantic mackerel can grow up to 60.0 cm long and weigh 3.4 kg.
Where is Atlantic mackerel found?
Neritic
What family does Atlantic mackerel belong to?
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) belongs to the family Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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