Cunene Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trecae
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 20–100 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A schooling horse mackerel of the eastern Atlantic, it often hangs near the bottom but rises toward the surface at times and is trawled commercially as deep as 650 metres. Adults feed mainly on crustaceans, spawn pelagic eggs and reach about 35 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126823.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cunene Horse Mackerel live?
- The Cunene Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trecae) is typically found at 20–100 m.
- Is the Cunene Horse Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Cunene Horse Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cunene Horse Mackerel get?
- The Cunene Horse Mackerel grows to about 35 cm.