Scomber scombrus Atlantic mackerel

ShoalBase has 3 records for this species, reported from 3 countries.

Social systemsaggregation (spawning), schooling, shoaling
Group sizeshuge groups (>1000), large groups (100-1000), medium groups (10-100)
Habitatsbrackish, coastal marine, pelagic marine
Life stages observedadult
Evidence sourcesonline resource (website or database), personal observation, published peer-reviewed paper
CountriesCanada, Denmark, UK
FamilyScombridae
OrderScombriformes
ClassTeleostei