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Jackmackerel
Trachurus symmetricus


From our Historical Fish Plate Archives:

From our Historical Fish Archives:

Diagram from our Historical Fish Plate Archives

 

Jackmackerel
Photos copyright © 2007
 
Identifying Characteristics:
Metallic blue to green to olive-green on backs, silvery-colored below and bellies. Upper part of gil cover has a dark spot.
Range and Locations:
Northern Alaska to Southern Baja.
Stats:
Grows to 32 inches.
Market Forms:

Fresh and canned.
Closing Remarks:

Scombroid poisoning fish danger with these.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

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