Chilean Jack Mackerel
Trachurus murphyi
- Group: Jack
- Typical depth: 10–306 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The Chilean jack mackerel roams the open Pacific in vast schools, feeding on fish larvae and small crustaceans and ranging from coastal water to depths past three hundred metres. It supports a major fishery, reaching about seventy centimetres and ending up canned or turned into fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273303.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chilean Jack Mackerel live?
- The Chilean Jack Mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) is typically found at 10–306 m.
- Is the Chilean Jack Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Chilean Jack Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chilean Jack Mackerel get?
- The Chilean Jack Mackerel grows to about 70 cm.