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Atlantic horse mackerel

Trachurus trachurus · Sea

Silvery schooling fish with bony scutes along its side; a classic pier and boat catch.

Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

Photo: Kare Kare, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

Jun–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size20–30 cm · record about 50 cm
DietPlankton, small fish
RegionsEuropeAfrica
Catching tip. Feather rigs (sabikis) from piers and boats in summer.

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