The Spanish mackerel is a sleek, fast-swimming fish known for its elongated body and distinctive dark spots. It inhabits coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching 20-37 inches and weighing up to 12 pounds, it feeds on small fish and squid. Spanish mackerels are migratory, often forming large schools during their seasonal movements. This summary is AI generated
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Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Spanish mackerel
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