The Pacific chub mackerel is a streamlined, silver fish with a greenish-blue back and wavy dark lines. It inhabits coastal waters and open seas, primarily in the Pacific Ocean. Growing up to 25 inches and weighing around 2.2 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small fish. Known for its schooling behavior, it is an agile swimmer. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pacific chub mackerel
San Diego County Coast
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