Definitions for scomber scombrus
scomber scom·brus

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1. common mackerel, shiner, Scomber scombrusnoun

   important food fish of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales

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1. scomber scombrus

   The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), also known as Boston mackerel, Norwegian mackerel, Scottish mackerel or just mackerel, is a species of mackerel found in the temperate waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the northern Atlantic Ocean, where it is extremely common and occurs in huge shoals in the epipelagic zone down to about 200 m (660 ft). It spends the warmer months close to shore and near the ocean surface, appearing along the coast in spring and departing with the arrival of colder weather in the fall and winter months. During the fall and winter, it migrates out into deeper and more southern water, seeking warmer temperatures. The Atlantic mackerel's body is elongate, steel-blue marked with wavy black lines dorsally and silvery-white ventrally, its snout long and pointed. It possesses two spiny dorsal fins, which are spaced far apart, two pectoral fins, and small caudal and anal fins, also spaced far apart. 4-6 dorsal finlets and 5 anal finlets are typical among members of this species. The fish's body tapers down its length, ending with a large tail fin. Typical size for a mature fish is 30 cm (0.98 ft), but individuals have been caught as large as 60 cm (2.0 ft). The maximum published weight is 3.4 kg (7.5 lb). Reproduction, which is oviparous, occurs near the shore in the spring and summer, during which a female can produce as many as 450,000 eggs. Juveniles reach sexual maturity at around 2 years of age and can live to be 17. A highly commercial species, the Atlantic mackerel is sought after for its meat, which is strong in flavor and high in oil content and omega-3 fatty acids among other nutrients. Nearly 1 million tonnes of Atlantic mackerel are caught each year globally, the bulk of which is sold fresh, frozen, smoked, or canned. Despite its highly commercial status, the Atlantic mackerel is listed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and global catch has remained sustainable.

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1. scomber scombrus

   Scomber scombrus, commonly known as the Atlantic mackerel, is a species of mackerel found in the temperate waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a pelagic fish, swimming in large schools near the surface. They are known for their speed and endurance, migrating long distances across the oceans. Their diet consists mostly of plankton, small fish and invertebrates. They are characterized by a slim, cylindrical shape and a forked tail, and their backs are blue-green with wavy black lines while their undersides are silver-white.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scomber scombrus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scomber scombrus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5