Atlantic mackerel  (Scomber scombrus)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Scombridae
Genus Scomber (1)
Size Length: up to 60 cm (2)
Weight up to 3.4 kg (2)
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Status

Widespread and common, but facing severe fishing pressure (6).