The Atka mackerel is a vibrant, elongated fish known for its striking yellow and black bands. It inhabits the cold, rocky coastal waters of the North Pacific. Typically reaching 16-20 inches and weighing up to 4 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. This species forms large schools and exhibits seasonal migrations for spawning. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Atka mackerel
length · weight
Atka mackerel
Aleutians West Census Area coastal water
length · weight


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