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