Atlantic mackerel  (Scomber scombrus)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Larvae: stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
  • Pelagic: inhabits the open oceans.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Jan 2003): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Fishbase species account (Jan 2003): http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Scomber&speciesname=scombrus
  3. UKBAP- Grouped Action Plan for commercial marine fish. (January 2003): http://www.ukbap.org.uk
  4. Buczacki, S. (2002) Fauna Britannica. Hamlyn, London.
  5. British Marine Life Study Society: Atlantic mackerel (Jan 2003): http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/BMLSS/homepage.htm
  6. NOAA (1991) Essential Fish Habitat Source Document: Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scrombus, Life History and Habitat Characteristics. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-NE-141. (January 2003): http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/publications/tm/tm141/tm141.pdf
  7. Brown, P. (2000) Overfishing brings more bad news to struggling ports. Guardian Unlimited (January 2003): http://www.guardian.co.uk/fish/story/0,7369,411763,00.html
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