Author: (Walbaum, 1792)
FBname: Atlantic saury
Comments: Oceanic, schooling and gregarious.  Occasionally shoals close to shore in large numbers (Ref. 9987).  Feeds on zooplankton and fish larvae (Ref. 9987); food also includes fish eggs and small fishes (Ref. 5951).  Preyed upon by fish, including tunas, marlin bluefish and cod (Ref. 9987); also pollock, dolphins and porpoises (Ref. 5951).  It is an under-exploited fish in many parts of its range and suitable for canning and other inexpensive uses (Ref. 9987).  Often leap of the water when chased by enemies (Ref. 35388).