Island Mackerel
Rastrelliger faughni
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 2–150 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
The smallest of its group of mackerels, this island mackerel schools in warm neritic waters and takes the largest zooplankton, leaving smaller prey to its relatives. It reaches about 24 centimetres, and fishing pressure has left it listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Rastrelliger
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273808.
FAQ
- How deep does the Island Mackerel live?
- The Island Mackerel (Rastrelliger faughni) is typically found at 2–150 m.
- Is the Island Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Island Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Island Mackerel get?
- The Island Mackerel grows to about 24 cm.