Atlantic mackerel  (Scomber scombrus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Description

The Atlantic mackerel is a beautifully streamlined, fast-swimming fish. It has silver underparts and metallic green and blue upperparts with irregular bands along the back (4). It belongs to the same family as tuna (5), and is a highly commercial species (2).

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