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Atlantic Mackerel vs European Anchovy

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

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vs
European Anchovy

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

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Size

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Mackerel

0.6 m

Human

1.75 m

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Atlantic MackerelEuropean Anchovy
Weight0.3–1.5 kg10–50 g
Length25–60 cm8–20 cm
Top Speed35 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan10–20 yrs3–5 yrs
Offspring200000–450000 10000–25000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, North AmericaEurope, Africa, Asia
FamilyScombridaeEngraulidae
OrderPerciformesClupeiformes