Description
The blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus), also called Japanese mackerel, Pacific mackerel, slimy mackerel or spotted chub mackerel, is a fish of the family Scombridae. It typically reaches 30 cm (12 in) in length and 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) in weight. Description Blue mackerel are often mistaken for chub mackerel. In fact, blue m... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Papua New Guinea
- New Zealand
- Australia West
- Malaysia
- Kuwait
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Colors
white
black
grey
silver
yellow
green
blue
Edible
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Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Habitat and Environment
Open water