The Yellowtail horse mackerel is a slender, fast-swimming fish found in coastal waters. It exhibits a streamlined body with a distinctive yellow tail. Typically reaching up to 16 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans. Known for its schooling behavior, it inhabits temperate marine environments, often near the surface. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
Kiama Coast coastal waters
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
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Yellowtail horse mackerel
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