Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Atlantic Mackerel are members of a large family of marine fishes known as Scombridae, which inhabit temperate and tropical seas. This family includes members of the Mackerel, Jack, Bonito and Tuna species.
Atlantic Mackerel (Average 12 to 18 Inches) Along the NE Coast. They travel in schools that often contain thousands of fish.
Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus
Atlantic Spanish mackerel Scomberomorus maculatus
Blue mackerel Scomber australasicus
Broadbarred king mackerel Scomberomorus semifasciatus
Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus ...
Pods move seasonally inshore or offshore following their prey, mainly squid and Atlantic mackerel. Population estimates have been made since at least 1952, and the animals seem to be abundant.
Intermediate between the Atlantic mackerel and the bonitos (see tuna) are the frigate mackerels, found in warm seas. Spotted species found off the Florida and Gulf coasts include the Spanish, painted, and Sierra mackerels, averaging 10 to 15 lb (4.
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol)
Broadhead sleeper (Eleotris melanosoma)
Pearl of Likoma (Melanochromis joanjohnsonae)
Chiclid (Haplochromis labiatus) ...
Scomber scombrus (Atlantic Mackerel)
Tautoga onitis (Tautog)
Thalassoma lunare (Moon wrasse)
Thunnus thynnus (Northern bluefin tuna)
Trachurus trachurus (Atlantic horse mackerel)
Xiphias gladius (Swordfish)
Zanclus cornutus (Moorish Idol) ...
 See also: Herring, Cod, Shark, Tuna, Salmon
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