Where Does Atlantic horse mackerel Live?

Atlantic horse mackerel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic horse mackerel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to 200-300 meters, occasionally deeper (up to 1000 meters).

Environment

Pelagic and demersal-pelagic, inhabiting coastal and offshore waters over continental shelves and slopes. Forms large schools, especially juveniles.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to South Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Also found off the coast of Mauritania and Senegal.

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