Scomber scombrus. Mackerel scales, close-up, UK

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Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. Mackerels are prized (and are highly harvested) for their meat, which is often very oily. They are known for their fighting ability, and are an important recreational and commercial very streamlined fish with a powerful body. An eye-catching greeny blue colour with well defined wavy black stripes along it's back. Start arriving at uk shores in April/May and are present all around the British Isles. They leave again in Sept/Oct.

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Size: 5120px × 3401px
Location: England, UK
Photo credit: © parkerphotography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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