Scomber japonicus

Modern
Chub Mackerel
Scientific name:
Scombrinae
Perciformes
Scombridae
Scomber
japonicus
Common name:
Chub Mackerel
Environment:
Pelagic
Morphology:
Cavity: The ichthyolith has a central nerve cavity. This is a base keyword included whenever an ichthyolith has a cavity, even when the cavity is further categorized with an additional keyword.
cavity
Triangular: The base of the ichthyolith is the widest part.
triangular
Curved: The overall shape of the ichthyolith curves in one direction.
curved
Serrated: The ichthyolith has a jagged, sawtooth edge.
serrated
(guide)
Doyle code:
48-414-02-01
Sample origin:
SIO Marine Vertebrate Collection
Age:
Other:
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/117
CatFish ID: 74