Mackerel
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Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the oceanic environment.
Some species of mackerel migrate in schools for long distances along the coast and other species cross oceans
Still life with mackerel, lemon and tomato, Van Gogh, 1886
Mackerel, such as these Pacific jack mackerel, usually have vertical stripes on their sides which provide "schooling marks", visual clues that help them stay in formation as they school.
Gannets and other seabirds fuel themselves with mackerel
King mackerel
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The king mackerel surmayi or kingfish, is a migratory species of mackerel of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is an important species to both the commercial and recreational fishing industries.
A male king mackerel, about 6 kg (13 lb).
Typical Goan meal with fried king mackerel, mackerel curry, parboiled rice and shrimp veg preparation.