Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurusThe Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is a species of jack mackerel in the family Carangidae. It gets its common name from the legend that other smaller species of fish could ride on its back over great distances. It is found in the north-eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Senegal, including the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde islands, and also in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It congregates in large schools in coastal waters, where it feeds on crustaceans, squid and other fishes. This mackerel is edible and can be smoked, fried, salted and baked. It is an important commercial fish.
- Family
- Carangidae
- Region
- NE Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea