| Atlantic Makerel - (Scomber scombrus ) | ||
| Maximum weight: | 18 lbs |
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| I.G.F.A. record: | 15 lbs | |
| Temperature range: | 15°C to 28°C
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| Identifying features: | The body of the Atlantic mackerel tapers at both ends, is rather elongate, and somewhat compressed. The head is pointed and the mouth is large. The head is blueish, the back is dark blue with about 30 dark wavy lines, and the undersides are silver blueish. The widely separated first and second dorsal fins serve to distinguish Atlantic mackerel from all of the other tuna-like fishes that inhabit our waters. | |
| Typical location: |
Occur in areas where water temperatures range from 15°-28°C,
but the optimum is between 18° and 23°C. You find them in deeper
and shallow waters close to the surface. always in schools. |
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