Japanese horse mackerel is a coastal fish of East Asia with a blue-gray back, a silver belly, and a row of hard scales along the side. Its native range does not include U.S. waters. It is also called Japanese jack mackerel.
Appearance
Appearance
Look for a silver belly, a blue-gray back, and a row of hard scales running along the side from behind the head toward the tail.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Coastal waters
Offshore waters
Range
This species lives around Korea, Japan, and the East China Sea. It is not native to U.S. waters.
Conservation
IUCN Red List
NTNear Threatened·Could become threatened before long