chub mackerel
Also known as Scomber japonicus, Atlantic chub mackerel, Pacific mackerel, tinker mackerel
species of fish
Species
Least ConcernAtlantic chub mackerel
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderScombriformes
- FamilyScombridae
Habitatmarine
via IUCN
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The chub mackerel, Pacific mackerel, or Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) is a species of fish in the tuna and mackerel family, Scombridae. This species of mackerel closely resembles the Atlantic chub mackerel.
Characteristics