Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This streamlined mackerel forms tight schools sorted by size, a habit that begins when the young reach barely three centimetres. It hugs the bottom by day and rises into open water at night, ranging from the coast out over the continental slope.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Scomber
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127022.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chub Mackerel live?
- The Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Chub Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Chub Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chub Mackerel get?
- The Chub Mackerel grows to about 64 cm.