Trachurus mediterraneus

Jacks

  • Mediterranean horse mackerel
  • Mittelmeer-Bastardmakrele
  • Chinchard à queue jaune
  • Jurel mediterráneo
  • Sugarello maggiore

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 500 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!