132 observationsLeast Concern
Atlantic Saury
Scomberesox saurus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Beloniformes ›Family: Scomberesocidae ›Genus: Scomberesox
About
The Atlantic saury (Scomberesox saurus) is a fish of the family Scomberesocidae found in the Atlantic Ocean, in the seas near Australia, and also in the Mediterranean. The fish grow to about 35 cm in length, with a maximum of 50 cm, and have beaklike jaws and a row of finlets behind their dorsal and anal fins. Atlantic sauries live near the surface, and will often jump above the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Saury is Scomberesox saurus.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the order Beloniformes.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the family Scomberesocidae.
- Atlantic Saury belongs to the genus Scomberesox.