Greenback Horse Mackerel
Trachurus declivis
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 27–460 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This horse mackerel hangs near the bottom, in midwater, and now and then right at the surface over the continental shelf, mostly shallower than 300 metres. It schools through most of the year but drops down toward the seabed in winter, while the young stay close in along coasts and estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273301.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greenback Horse Mackerel live?
- The Greenback Horse Mackerel (Trachurus declivis) is typically found at 27–460 m.
- Is the Greenback Horse Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Greenback Horse Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greenback Horse Mackerel get?
- The Greenback Horse Mackerel grows to about 64 cm.