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Mediterranean Horse Mackerel

Trachurus mediterraneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Carangidae ›Genus: Trachurus

About

The Mediterranean horse mackerel, Black Sea horse mackerel, horse mackerel, Mediterranean scad, common scad or simply scad (Trachurus mediterraneus) is a species of mackerel in the family Carangidae found in the eastern Atlantic from Bay of Biscay to Mauritania, including the Mediterranean Sea. It is a benthopelagic, subtropical, marine fish that can reach up to 60 cm (24 in) in length. In the countries near the Mediterranean and Black Seas, it makes up a significant portion of fish...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Horse Mackerel?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is Trachurus mediterraneus.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the family Carangidae.
What genus does Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belong to?
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel belongs to the genus Trachurus.