Horse mackerel is a vague vernacular term for a range of species of fish throughout the English-speaking world. It is commonly applied to pelagic fishes, especially of the Carangidae (jack mackerels and scads) family, most commonly those of the generaTrachurus or Caranx. Species known as "horse mackerel" in one English dialect or another include:
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February 16, 2024
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