Okhotsk Atka Mackerel
Pleurogrammus azonus
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–240 m
- Max size: 62 cm
- For divers: safe
A schooling fish of the cold northwest Pacific, the young swarm near the surface in large schools while the adults settle to a life on the bottom. It is a familiar food fish, eaten fresh, dried, salted or frozen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hexagrammidae › Pleurogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282288.
FAQ
- How deep does the Okhotsk Atka Mackerel live?
- The Okhotsk Atka Mackerel (Pleurogrammus azonus) is typically found at 0–240 m.
- Is the Okhotsk Atka Mackerel dangerous to divers?
- The Okhotsk Atka Mackerel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Okhotsk Atka Mackerel get?
- The Okhotsk Atka Mackerel grows to about 62 cm.