Okhotsk Atka mackerel and Similar Species
Pleurogrammus azonus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Okhotsk Atka mackerel. Here are the key differences.
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Atka mackerel
Pleurogrammus monopterygius
Key differences: Pleurogrammus monopterygius typically has a more uniform coloration, often with distinct vertical bars or bands, and generally fewer dorsal fin spines (19-22) and soft rays (22-26) compared to P. azonus. P. monopterygius also tends to be found in slightly deeper and more oceanic waters, particularly around the Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska, while P. azonus is more prevalent in the western North Pacific and Sea of Okhotsk.
Arabesque greenling
Hexagrammos otakii
Key differences: Hexagrammos otakii, while also a greenling with five lateral lines, generally has a more robust body, a smaller mouth, and often exhibits more intricate, 'arabesque' patterns on its body. Its geographic range is more restricted to the coastal waters of Japan and Korea.
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