The Island mackerel is a small, streamlined fish found in coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It typically measures 8-12 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. With a diet consisting mainly of plankton and small crustaceans, it exhibits schooling behavior. Its slender body and forked tail aid in swift, agile swimming. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Island mackerel
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Island mackerel
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Island mackerel
Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)
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