The Atlantic chub mackerel is a streamlined, silver-blue fish with dark wavy lines along its back. It inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching up to 16 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans. This schooling species exhibits fast, agile swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Atlantic chub mackerel
Palm Beach County Coast
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Russel Fields City Pier
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Santa Rosa County Coast
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