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Mackerel has been known to migrate to Icelandic waters as far back as the 1900 and sporadically since then. It is now becoming more frequent due to the warm current oceanic conditions. Since, 2006 mackerel catches have increased exponentially around Iceland.
| Average length from catches: | 35-45 cm |
| Age reaching sexual maturity: | 2-3 years |
| Average life span: | Max age is ~ 20 years |
| Spawning Season: | Not currently known to spawn in Icelandic waters |
| Habitat: | Pelagic |
| Diet: | Crustaceans, small juvenile fish |
| IUCN world status: | Least Concern |
| Major Threats: | Climate change, over fishing |
| Other Names: | Makríll, Makrell, Makrel, Makrele, Maquereau commun, Maquereau de l'Atlantique, Makrelur, Caballa del Atlántico, Xarda, Sarda, Skmbrija (atlanttsjeskaja), Makrl |