The Chows (Trachurus declivis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 64 cm.
Description
The greenback horse mackerel is a jack (Carangidae) from the temperate waters of Australia and New Zealand. The species has a slender, streamlined, silvery body with a greenish back and a row of bony scutes along the lateral line. Adults live on the continental shelf, usually near the bottom, in midwater and sometimes at the surface. It lives in large schools and hunts small zooplankton, small crustaceans and small fishes. It is an important commercial fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Chows?
The Chows has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Chows live?
The Chows lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Chows get?
The Chows grows to a maximum of about 64 cm. On average the species is around 42 cm.
Is the Chows dangerous to humans?
No, the Chows is harmless to humans.
Is the Chows edible?
Yes, the Chows is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Trachurus
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