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jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus)

Photo of jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus)

Key facts

Scientific name
Trachurus symmetricus
Common name
jack mackerel
Category
Fish
Family
Carangidae
Genus
Trachurus
Size
5–50 cm
Depth
1–100 m
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)
Danger level
Harmless
Habitats
open-water
Ocean zones
Eastern Pacific

Description

No description available yet.

Photo of jack mackerel

Photo of jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus)

Frequently asked questions

How big is the jack mackerel?
jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus) reaches 5–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the jack mackerel?
jack mackerel is found between 1–100 m deep.
Is the jack mackerel dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the jack mackerel?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the jack mackerel?
Found in: Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Trachurus

  • Trachurus mediterraneus - Mediterranean horse mackerel
  • Trachurus murphyi - Chilean jack mackerel

Other species in the family Carangidae

  • Caranx latus - Horse-eye jack
  • Seriola rivoliana - Almaco jack
  • Seriola dumerili - Greater amberjack
  • Caranx crysos - Blue runner
  • Pseudocaranx dentex - White trevally
  • Lichia amia - Leerfish

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273305)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5210487)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia