Okhotsk Atka Mackerel

Pleurogrammus azonus

Okhotsk Atka Mackerel

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.