Horse Mackerel

Saltwater
Horse Mackerel - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
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Irish Name:
Bolmán
Scientific Name:
Trachurus trachurus

Description

Also known as Scad. Fast-moving shoal fish. Larger bony plates along lateral line distinguish from true mackerel.

Identification

Elongated body. Large bony scutes along lateral line. Forked tail. Green-grey back.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
  • Average Weight 0.40 kg
Specimen Threshold

Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:

Weight 1.361 kg
(3.00 lbs)
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Horse Mackerel by David Ogilvie
David Ogilvie

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Scadán