Atlantic mackerel
| Scomber scombrus Linnaeus, 1758 | ||||
| Family: | Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos) |
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| Order: | Scombriformes | |||
| Class: | Teleostei | |||
| English name: | Atlantic mackerel | |||
| Distribution: | North Atlantic: including the Mediterranean. | |||
| Adult biology: | Abundant in cold and temperate shelf areas, forms large schools near the surface. They overwinter in deeper waters but move closer to shore in spring when water temperatures range between 11° and 14°C. Mainly diurnal, it feeds on zooplankton and small fish. Eggs and larvae are pelagic (Ref. 6769). Batch spawner (Ref. 51846). The species is traded fresh, frozen, smoked and canned. Eaten fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988). Two stocks in north-east Atlantic: North Sea (east) and British Isles (west). North Sea stock decreased dramatically in the 1960's because of direct overfishing. Recruitment has been poor and unstable. After spawning, the adult feed very actively moving around in small shoals (Ref. 35388). | |||
| Diagnosis: | At 6 mm, yolk-sac is absorbed, sharp teeth on upper and low jaws. A flask-shaped form of the stomach and rectum is present. Pigmentation: a group of melanophores on the head. Ventral and dorsal melanophores start a definite distance behind the anus. Sequence of fin development: caudal (6 mm); second dorsal (9 mm); anal (9 mm); first dorsal (12-15 mm); finlets (22). See also LARVAE table. | |||
| Climate Zone: | temperate; 75°N - 30°N | |||
| Main Ref: | Russell, F.S.. 1976. (Ref. 37) | |||
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| Checked by: Giovanardi, Otello |
Modified by: Luna, Susan M. |
Entered by: Papasissi, Christine |
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