Greenback horse mackerel facts for kids
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Caranx declivis Jenyns, 1841 |
The greenback horse mackerel or greenback scad (Trachurus declivis) is a type of jack fish. It belongs to the Carangidae family. You can find this fish around western and southern Australia, and also near New Zealand. It lives from the ocean's surface down to about 460 meters (1,500 feet) deep. This fish can grow up to 64 centimeters (about 2 feet) long.
Its common name, "greenback horse mackerel," comes from an old story. The legend says that smaller fish could ride on its back for long journeys. This fish is important for both fishing businesses and for people who fish for fun. Its meat has a strong flavor.
Fishing for Greenback Horse Mackerel
The greenback horse mackerel is a very important fish for commercial fishing. This means that fishing companies catch many of them to sell. It is also a popular fish for recreational fishing, where people catch them for sport or for food.
In places like Australia and New Zealand, these fish are caught using different methods. Large fishing boats often use nets to catch many fish at once. The amount of greenback horse mackerel caught has changed over the years, as shown in the chart.
See also
- For more information in Spanish, check out: Trachurus declivis para niños
