A pelagic marine fish species widely distributed in the North Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its streamlined body and important commercial fishery value.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal and offshore marine environments, ranging from the surface to depths of 200 meters, primarily in temperate and subarctic waters of the North Atlantic
Ecological Role
Key predatory species in marine food webs, serving as important prey for larger marine predators and supporting significant commercial and recreational fishing industries
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scaleless skin with distinctive wavy vertical dark bands along body sides
LIMBS WINGSStreamlined fins with pointed dorsal and tail fins optimized for rapid swimming
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, pointed snout, and prominent lateral line for detecting water pressure and movement
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, torpedo-shaped body measuring 30-45 cm in length, weighing 0.6-1.1 kg, with metallic blue-green dorsal coloration and silver-white ventral surface
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Petar Milošević
