22 observations
Atka Mackerel
Pleurogrammus monopterygius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Hexagrammidae ›Genus: Pleurogrammus
About
The Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) is a mackerel in the family Hexagrammidae. Atka mackerel are common to the northern Pacific ocean, and are one of only two members of the genus Pleurogrammus - the other being the Arabesque greenling (Pleurogrammus azonus). The Atka mackerel was named for Atka Island (Atx̂ax̂ in Aleut), the largest island of the Andreanof islands, a branch of the Aleutians.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atka Mackerel is Pleurogrammus monopterygius.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the family Hexagrammidae.
- Atka Mackerel belongs to the genus Pleurogrammus.