Scombridae
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Scombridae is a family of marine ray-finned fish that consists of 51 extant species in 15 genera and two subfamilies, many of which are the most important and familiar commercial food fishes. All but
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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, typically in the open ocean b
Scombridae
…subfamilies, many of which are the most important and familiar commercial food fishes. All but one species are in the subfamily Scombrinae, which include mackerel, tuna and bonito; while the only exception is the butterfly kingfish, which is the sole member of subfamily Gasterochismatinae. Scombrids have two…
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