239 observationsLeast Concern
Atlantic Chub Mackerel
Scomber colias
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Scombriformes βΊFamily: Scombridae βΊGenus: Scomber
About
Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) is a pelagic schooling species of mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. It was originally thought to be a subspecies of the chub mackerel Scomber japonicus colias.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Chub Mackerel is Scomber colias.
- The Atlantic Chub Mackerel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the order Scombriformes.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the family Scombridae.
- Atlantic Chub Mackerel belongs to the genus Scomber.