The Mediterranean horse mackerel is a slender, fast-swimming fish found in the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It typically measures 8-12 inches and weighs around 1-2 pounds. With a silvery body and a distinctive lateral line, it feeds on small fish and plankton. Known for its schooling behavior, it inhabits both pelagic and demersal zones. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
Il-Bajja Fomm ir-Riħ
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
Luka Sveti Martin
16 in · 2 lb
Mediterranean horse mackerel
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