Description of Blue Mackerel
The Blue Mackerel has a fusiform body with two widely separated dorsal fins.
Both the second dorsal fin and anal fin are followed by five to six finlets. The
eyes have adipose eyelids that leave a vertical slit over the pupils.
The species is bluish to greenish above and pale below. It has dark bars on
the upper sides and spots below. Young fish have a dark pattern of reticulations
on the upper sides that become less distinct as the fish ages.
Both the second dorsal fin and anal fin are followed by five to six finlets. The
eyes have adipose eyelids that leave a vertical slit over the pupils.
The species is bluish to greenish above and pale below. It has dark bars on
the upper sides and spots below. Young fish have a dark pattern of reticulations
on the upper sides that become less distinct as the fish ages.
Blue Mackerel
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This Blue was caught on the same pier in North Myrtle. The Same jig Was used to catch this fish as well.