Order Perciformes Scientific name Scomber | Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Atlantic mackerel, Chub mackerel, Blue mackerel, Atlantic chub mackerel | ||
Atlantic mackerel scomber scombrus
Scomber is a genus of fish in the family Scombridae living in the open ocean found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. The genus Scomber and the genus Rastrelliger comprise the tribe Scombrini, known as the "true mackerels". These fishes have an elongated body, highly streamlined, muscular and agile. The eyes are large, the head is elongated, with a big mouth provided with teeth. They have two dorsal triangular fins, with some stabilizing fins along the caudal peduncle. The basic color is blue-green with a silvery white belly and a darker back, usually black mottled.
Contents
- Atlantic mackerel scomber scombrus
- Going fishing 6 makrell scomber scombrus 1 kg 2 3 lb
- Species
- Fossil record
- References
Going fishing 6 makrell scomber scombrus 1 kg 2 3 lb
Species
There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:
Fossil record
Fossils of this genus are found from the Oligocene to the Pleistocene (33.9 to 1.806 million years ago). They are known from various localities of Germany, Italy, Romania, Japan and Mexico.
