Least ConcernMackerel
Scomber scombrus
Bony fish · Scombriformes · Scombridae
Auxis rochei
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The bullet tuna is a small scombrid with a spindle-shaped body and a dark blue back marked with spots and wavy lines confined to the rear half. It forms dense, fast-moving schools in temperate and warm waters worldwide and feeds on small fish, crustaceans and squid.
Weight
up to 1.8 kg
Size
25 cm – 50 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auxis_rochei
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
