Doublelined Mackerel
Grammatorcynus bilineatus
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 15–50 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast schooling mackerel that patrols open water along outer reef walls and clear deep slopes. It chases crustaceans and fishes, especially small herringlike clupeoids, and reaches about a metre in length.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Grammatorcynus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278434.
FAQ
- How deep does the Doublelined Mackerel live?
- The Doublelined Mackerel (Grammatorcynus bilineatus) is typically found at 15–50 m.
- Is the Doublelined Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Doublelined Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Doublelined Mackerel get?
- The Doublelined Mackerel grows to about 1 m.