The Atlantic mackerel is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish with iridescent blue-green backs and silvery bellies. Typically measuring 12-18 inches and weighing 1-2 pounds, it thrives in the temperate waters of the North Atlantic. It feeds on plankton, crustaceans, and small fish. Known for schooling behavior, it migrates seasonally to spawn and find food. This summary is AI generated
Fishing forecast
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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