Scomber scombrus
Open-sea hunters
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Atlantic mackerel
Atlantische Makrele
Gewone makreel
Maquereau commun
Caballa del Atlántico
Maccarello
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 0 and 1000 Meters.
- Common 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
- Maximum age known : 17 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - Zooplankton
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