Description
Wholesale Horse Mackerel Fish In Norway
Horse mackerel, scientifically known as Trachurus trachurus, is a species of pelagic fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea. It’s a member of the jack mackerel family, Carangidae, and is also known as the European horse mackerel, common scad, or Atlantic horse mackerel. These fish are a commercially important species and are considered a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Key Characteristics and Facts:
- Appearance: Horse mackerel have an elongated, compressed body with a dark spot on the operculum (gill cover).
- Size: They can grow up to 60 cm in length and weigh up to 1.6 kg.
- Distribution: They are widely distributed from Africa to the Norwegian Sea (66°N), including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Skagerrak.
- Diet: Their diet consists primarily of zooplankton, fish larvae, and smaller fish.
- Social Behavior: Horse mackerel are known for schooling, swimming together in large groups.
- Culinary Uses: They are a popular food fish in many parts of the world and are often used in grilling, baking, or smoking.
- Nutritional Value: Horse mackerel are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Conservation Status: They are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- Fishing Season: The peak season for horse mackerel is generally from April to September, with variations depending on the species and region.
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