Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Perciformes
Family
Carangidae
Genus
Trachurus
Species
Trachurus declivis
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 64 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly no bigger than 42cm
Depth range
- From 0 m to 500 m
Synonyms
Comments
Often confused with Yellowtail Scad, Jack Mackerel lack the yellow caudal fin and are more elongate.
by Damon Bolton
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Commonly found near the bottom, in midwater and occasionally at the surface. They form pelagic schools for most of the year but may move close to the sea bed during winter. Juveniles inhabit coastal and estuarine waters although they may sometimes be found offshore.
