Fin's Fish Guide
The Atlantic bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) is a saltwater fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 65 cm.
Atlantic Ocean on both sides, in the east along the coast of West Africa, pelagic in coastal and surface waters over soft bottoms.
Description
The Atlantic bumper is a silvery jack of the family Carangidae reaching about 65 cm, though usually smaller. The strongly compressed body stands out for an almost straight back and a strikingly strongly curved underside, giving the fish a lopsided, asymmetric shape; a black spot sits on the caudal peduncle. The species lives pelagically in coastal and surface water of the Atlantic on both sides, in the east along the West African coast, often in turbid river mouths. In schools it feeds on zooplankton, small fish and crustaceans. Locally it is a common fish landed by coastal fisheries; young bumpers sometimes shelter under jellyfish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Atlantic bumper?
The Atlantic bumper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Silvery scad with a strikingly strongly curved underside (belly) and an almost straight back, and a black blotch on the caudal peduncle.
Where does the Atlantic bumper live?
The Atlantic bumper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Atlantic Ocean on both sides, in the east along the coast of West Africa, pelagic in coastal and surface waters over soft bottoms.
How big does the Atlantic bumper get?
The Atlantic bumper grows to a maximum of about 65 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Atlantic bumper dangerous to humans?
No, the Atlantic bumper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Atlantic bumper edible?
Yes, the Atlantic bumper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Chloroscombrus
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