Mediterranean Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big schools of this horse mackerel sweep the open Mediterranean and nearby Atlantic, often hugging the bottom by day and rising into surface waters to feed. They chase sardines, anchovies and small crustaceans, reaching about 60 centimetres, with eggs that drift freely in the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel live?
- The Mediterranean Horse Mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- Is the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel get?
- The Mediterranean Horse Mackerel grows to about 60 cm.