Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| 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 (3).
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