mediterranean horse mackerel
| Scientific name | Trachurus mediterraneus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Steindachner |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Carangidae |
| Genus | Trachurus |
Introduction
Trachurus mediterraneus, commonly known as mediterranean horse mackerel, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the mediterranean horse mackerel ?
The mediterranean horse mackerel measures between 30 and 60 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has argent vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The mediterranean horse mackerel is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The mediterranean horse mackerel is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature13 - 21 °C
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Depth0 - 500 m
Biotope presentation
The mediterranean horse mackerel is most often found at a depth between 0m and 500m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
atlantic horse mackerel
Carangidae