The Greenback horse mackerel is a slender, fast-swimming fish found in coastal waters. It features a greenish-blue back and silvery sides. Typically reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on small fish and plankton. Known for its schooling behavior, this species thrives in temperate marine environments, often forming large, dynamic groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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