Horse mackerel
the ocean’s taxi
I’m known as horse mackerel because of the legend that smaller species of fish can ride on my back over long distances.
Trachurus trachurus
What I eat
I eat crustaceans, shrimp, squid and small fish.
Where I’m from
Atlantic coastal waters, from Iceland to Senegal, including the Cape Verde islands, Mediterranean and Marmara seas.
Mature size
At least 12 cm.
How you can help
Buy me if I’m caught with handlines.
I can be consumed all year.
Idea how to cook
Horse mackerel
in cumin with carrots
by Ángel León
