FishincSpecies catalog
Atlantic chub mackerel
Scomber colias
Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) belongs to the family Scombridae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Scomber colias |
|---|---|
| Family | Scombridae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Mackerels |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Mediterranean |
Identifying features
- Slender mackerel body
- Large eye
- Two widely separated dorsal fins
- Finlets
- Green-blue back with dark wavy oblique stripes
- Silvery belly with many small dark grey spots and blotches
Atlantic chub mackerel in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Mittelmeermakrele, Kolios, Thunmakrele |
| French | Maquereau Blanc |
| Italian | Lanzardo |
More species in the family Scombridae
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