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The Cunene horse mackerel (Trachurus trecae) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Cunene horse mackerel is a jack (Carangidae) from the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with a row of hardened scales (scutes) along the lateral line. It lives near the bottom over the continental shelf, but adults sometimes come to the surface; it forms large schools. As a predator it hunts small fishes, crustaceans and squid. It is an important commercial food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cunene horse mackerel?
The Cunene horse mackerel has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Row of hardened scales along the lateral line; schooling commercial horse mackerel.
Where does the Cunene horse mackerel live?
The Cunene horse mackerel lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern Atlantic; above the continental shelf.
How big does the Cunene horse mackerel get?
The Cunene horse mackerel grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Cunene horse mackerel dangerous to humans?
No, the Cunene horse mackerel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cunene horse mackerel edible?
Yes, the Cunene horse mackerel is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Trachurus
More from the family Carangidae
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