Fishing for Atlantic mackerel

Scomber scombrus
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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

ryderrasmussen, Fishbrain angler since 2020

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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 3281 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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